Statistic West Side Jersey City New Jersey
Population 23,620 262,652 8,882,190
Population density (sq mi) 11,745 17,815 1,215
Median age 36.4 34.2 39.5
Male/Female ratio 1.0:1 1.0:1 1.0:1
Married (15yrs & older) n/a 48% 56%
Families w/ Kids under 18 43% 44% 45%
Speak English n/a 47% 69%
Speak Spanish n/a 22% 16%
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Demographics Quick Facts

  • The population density in West Side is 34% lower than Jersey City
  • The median age in West Side is 6% higher than Jersey City
  • In West Side 22.32% of the population is White
  • In West Side 25.12% of the population is Black
  • In West Side 27.08% of the population is Asian

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      West Side racial demographics

      Race West Side Jersey City New Jersey
      White 22.32% 33.62% 68.15%
      Black 25.12% 23.14% 13.54%
      Asian 27.08% 26.06% 9.19%
      American Indian 1.08% 0.58% 0.21%
      Native Hawaiian 0.00% 0.02% 0.03%
      Mixed race 7.90% 6.77% 2.53%
      Other race 16.50% 9.80% 6.35%
      In West Side, 26.9% of people are of Hispanic or Latino origin.
      Please note: Hispanics may be of any race, so also are included in any/all of the applicable race categories above.

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      Source: The West Side, Jersey City, NJ demographics data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).