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West New York Town School District
West New York Town School District is a unified school district in New Jersey with a community population of 52,004. The median household income is $71,729 and the median age is 37.2.
52,004
Population
52371
People / sq mi
$71,729
Median Income
37.2
Median Age
West New York Town School District covers 1 sq mi of land at 52370.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 20.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 16.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$71,729
Median Household Income
$40,965
Per Capita Income
14.7%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment
Housing
$465,600
Median Home Value
$1,716
Median Rent
23.0%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
76.0%
High School+
33.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
West New York Town School District serves a community with a population of 52,004 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in New Jersey.
The median household income in West New York Town School District is $71,729, with a per capita income of $40,965. The poverty rate is 14.7%.
West New York Town School District is 20.1% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 16.1% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In West New York Town School District, 76.0% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in West New York Town School District is $465,600, with a median rent of $1,716. The homeownership rate is 23.0%.
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Data for West New York Town School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3417580).
West New York Town School District stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US school districts, at roughly 52,371 people per square mile. West New York Town School District is a school district in New Jersey with a population of 52,004.
The typical household here earns about $71,729, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 14.7% of residents fall below the poverty line, above the national 12.4%. The median home value is $465,600, with typical rent around $1,716.
College attainment is above the local norm at 33.5%, near the national 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in West New York Town School District: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.