Valley / West Portal, NJ

Neighborhood

Demographics of Valley / West Portal

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

56.7%

Households with Children

37.9%

School Enrollment K-12

373

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.2%
School Age (5-17): 14.5%
Young Adults (18-34): 17.2%
Working Age (35-54): 25.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 22.0%
Seniors (65+): 15.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 3.5%
High School / GED: 17.6%
Some College or Associate's: 22.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 56.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 25.3%
Single Parents: 12.6%
Couples & Adults: 46.0%
Living Alone: 16.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 87.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 7.0%
Asian: 2.4%
Black or African American: 0.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 0.0%
Puerto Rican: 25.3%
Cuban: 9.1%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 41.6%
South American: 24.1%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 43.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 56.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 72.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 23.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 91.2%
Spanish: 4.2%
European & Indo-European: 1.8%
East & Southeast Asian: 2.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.9%
Elementary (1-4): 2.8%
Middle School (5-8): 4.0%
High School (9-12): 8.1%
College / Graduate: 4.7%
Not Enrolled: 77.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

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