West Park, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Salem County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
1,521
Population
1,170/sq mi density
$73,397
Median Income
$45,758 per capita
$224,000
Home Value
$261,479 Zillow
$1,282
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$73,397 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$224,000 home value, $1,282/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
1,521
Census 2023
Population Density
1,170
per square mile
Land Area
1.3
square miles (3.4 km²)
Median Age
42.6 yrs
10% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
45.9%
Male
54.1%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 57.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 7.5% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 24.8% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.1% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 10.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
57.1%
Black
7.5%
Hispanic
24.8%
Asian
0.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 81.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 16.7% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
81.6%
Spanish
16.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
6.2%
Veterans
10.5%
75% above US avg (6%)
Disability
12.6%
3% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
99.5%
9% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
0.5%
94% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.443
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 1,521 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,170 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Median Age | 42.6 years |
Gender
| Male | 45.9% |
| Female | 54.1% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 57.1% |
| Black or African American | 7.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.8% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
Language
| English Only | 81.6% |
| Spanish | 16.7% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 6.2% |
| Veterans | 10.5% |
| Disability | 12.6% |
| Health Insurance | 99.5% |
| Uninsured | 0.5% |
| Broadband Access | 90.5% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.443 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |