West New York, NJ Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 54,227 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +18.5%

Population (female): 27,333

Elevation: 185 feet

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $53,299 (it was $31,980 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $30,060 (it was $16,719 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $391,956 (it was $168,900 in 2000) West New York:$391,956NJ:$334,900

West New York was incorporated as a town by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on July 8, 1898, replacing Union Township, based on the results of a referendum held three days earlier. West New York underwent a massive growth at the beginning of the 20th century, driven by development of textile industries that made North Hudson the "Embroidery Capital of the United States".