Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

West Milford, NJ

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Demographicsi2023 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

24,634population

47.6median age

This community is a community of 24,634 with a median age of 47.6. The population is predominantly White (83.7%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (9.7%). Median household income is $123,930. 96% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 39.3% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 89.4%, with a median home value of $373,200.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

83.7%20,615

Hispanic/Latino

9.7%2,395

Two or More

2.6%636

Black

2%485

Asian

1.6%394

Other

0.2%43

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%35

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%31

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.7%320

High School Diploma

28.4%5,248

Some College (<1 yr)

6.9%1,268

Some College (1+ yr)

12.4%2,291

Associate's Degree

7.4%1,364

Bachelor's Degree

25.7%4,747

Master's Degree

10.9%2,005

Professional Degree

1.6%289

Doctorate

1.2%214

HS or Higher

96%

BA or Higher

39.3%

Graduate+

13.6%

Housingi

$373,200median home value

$1,653median rent

89.4%homeownership

10,522total units

6.9%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 89.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.7%236

$100K–$150K

2.4%206

$150K–$200K

3.8%333

$200K–$300K

20%1,750

$300K–$500K

53.6%4,696

$500K–$1M

15.8%1,382

$1M+

1.8%162

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

221

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

186

$2,000+

320

Year Built

2020 or later

0.1%15

2010–2019

1.2%123

2000–2009

6.7%703

1990–1999

12%1,260

1980–1989

16.1%1,692

1970–1979

11.6%1,218

1960–1969

19%1,995

1950–1959

14.5%1,522

1940–1949

9.1%960

1939 or earlier

9.8%1,034

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

46.9%4,598

Fuel Oil

28.5%2,796

Electricity

11.9%1,167

Bottled/LP Gas

8.2%805

Wood

2.6%250

Coal

1.1%112

Other

0.4%43

No Fuel

0.3%28

Household Economyi

$123,930median household income

$60,258per capita income

3.2%poverty rate

7.2%unemployment

13,889labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.5%149

$10K–$15K

0.9%91

$15K–$20K

0.7%72

$20K–$25K

2.5%247

$25K–$30K

2.6%253

$30K–$35K

2.7%269

$35K–$40K

1.4%140

$40K–$45K

1.5%146

$45K–$50K

2.2%212

$50K–$60K

3.1%305

$60K–$75K

6%588

$75K–$100K

14.1%1,378

$100K–$125K

11.3%1,109

$125K–$150K

11.6%1,133

$150K–$200K

11.2%1,097

$200K+

26.6%2,610

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,90111.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Poland

430

United Kingdom

204

Germany

124

Canada

112

Philippines

Mexico

China

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

12,606

Avg. Commutei

40.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

12,887

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,010(5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.9%Insured

3.1%Uninsured