Township · New Jersey
West Caldwell Township, New Jersey
West Caldwell Township, township, in Essex County, New Jersey. West Caldwell Township had 11,205 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 11,012 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 10,995 (±31). GEOID 3401378510.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
11,205
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 11,012 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,995 ±31
Median household income
$158,467
±$5,065 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$659,100
±$26,272 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$1,877
±$278 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is West Caldwell Township and what county is it in?
West Caldwell Township is a township in Essex County, New Jersey. It covers 5.1 square miles of land, 2,160 residents per square mile in 2020.
West Caldwell Township is in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 22 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in West Caldwell Township, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 11,205 people lived in West Caldwell Township on July 1, 2025, up 1.6% since 2020, slower than New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 11,012 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 10,995 (±31).
| Measure | West Caldwell Township | Essex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,995±31 | 863,002 | +137 |
| Households | 4,081±195 | 319,788 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.65±0.12 | 2.63 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,121±200 | 336,962 | no clear change |
West Caldwell Township's population since 2000
From 11,233 in 2000 to 11,205 in 2025: down 0.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for West Caldwell Township as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in West Caldwell Township?
The median resident of West Caldwell Township is 44.0 years old; 22.6% are under 18 and 19.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 79.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 10.8%. 10.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | West Caldwell Township | Essex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.0±3.9 | 37.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.6%±3.1 pts | 23.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.1%±2.7 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Male | 49.2%±2.0 pts | 48.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.8%±3.2 pts | 25.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 79.6%±4.7 pts | 27.3% | −6.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±0.7 pts | 35.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.6%±1.2 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.2%±3.3 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 10.5%±2.7 pts | 30.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 14.1%±3.8 pts | 37.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.8%±1.4 pts | 2.6% | – |
| With a disability | 9.1%±2.1 pts | 12.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.4%±0.8 pts | 11.9% | −2.7 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.8%±1.6 pts | 86.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 63.1%±5.1 pts | 39.1% | +8.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 23.9%±3.5 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.1%±2.5 pts | 89.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 1.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in West Caldwell Township earn?
Half of West Caldwell Township's 4,081 households earn less than $158,467 a year (±$5,065), against $80,789 in Essex County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 it was $157,515 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | West Caldwell Township | Essex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $158,467±$5,065 | $80,789 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $195,481±$14,673 | $131,513 | – |
| Per capita income | $72,856±$6,215 | $49,449 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 3.6%±1.3 pts | 14.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.7%±2.5 pts | 19.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.4%±1.2 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.9%±1.2 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.6%±3.2 pts | 90.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in West Caldwell Township?
Owners occupy 85.8% of West Caldwell Township's occupied homes and renters 14.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $659,100 by its owner (±$26,272). The median renter pays $1,877 a month including utilities, and 33.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | West Caldwell Township | Essex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $659,100±$26,272 | $524,100 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,877±$278 | $1,531 | −$454 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.3%±14.0 pts | 46.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,503±$176 | $3,322 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 85.8%±3.7 pts | 44.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 14.2%±3.7 pts | 55.1% | – |
| Housing units | 4,121±200 | 336,962 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±7.4 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.9%±3.8 pts | 33.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.3%±2.0 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 17.4%±3.5 pts | 29.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.6%±2.8 pts | 21.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is West Caldwell Township building?
Builders took permits for 1 new housing units in West Caldwell Township in 2025 (1 in single-family houses), 0.1 per 1,000 residents against 2.9 across New Jersey.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in West Caldwell Township work and get to work?
78.3% of West Caldwell Township's workers drive alone and 14.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.9%.
| Measure | West Caldwell Township | Essex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.3%±3.8 pts | 66.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9%±1.7 pts | 8.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.3%±4.5 pts | 52.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 3.2%±1.6 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.9%±1.1 pts | 15.8% | – |
| Walked | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.8%±3.7 pts | 16.1% | +9.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.8 min±1.5 | 33.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in West Caldwell Township?
3 census tracts lie mostly in West Caldwell Township (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $151,181 (Tract 218.02) to $159,064 (Tract 218.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 218.03Essex County | 4,669 | $151,767 |
| Tract 218.02Essex County | 3,365 | $151,181 |
| Tract 218.01Essex County | 2,961 | $159,064 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in West Caldwell Township) · Census block assignment files
How does West Caldwell Township compare with other places in New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, West Caldwell Township is the 1,113th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 129th-most populous of 241 in New Jersey.
West Caldwell Township ranks 151st of 771 places in New Jersey with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 129th | 241 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 309th | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 398th | 787 |
| Median household income | 151st | 771 |
| Per capita income | 169th | 785 |
| Median home value | 153rd | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 286th | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 440th | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 162nd | 780 |
| Median age | 319th | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 279th | 777 |
| Work from home | 423rd | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 625th | 787 |
West Caldwell Township's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for West Caldwell Township?
11 of the 57 figures for West Caldwell Township on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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