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Westampton, NJ


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Westampton, New Jersey

Westampton, New Jersey is 9 miles SE of Bensalem, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 20 miles E of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is in Burlington county. The town is part of the Philadelphia metro area. The population of Westampton is 7,217.

The People and Families of Westampton

In Westampton, about 62% of adults are married. The size of households in Westampton is larger than most.

Approximately 29% of Westampton is non-white. The town is home to people of a variety of races.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Westampton had a median family income of $69,656. There aren't a lot of poor people in Westampton.

Political Inclinations

Among Westampton political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $6,225. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Westampton Housing

Of the housing in Westampton, approximately 94% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the town.

Commuting

In Westampton, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Westampton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Westampton Low Rate of Poverty
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Westampton Racial Diversity
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Westampton People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Westampton Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Westampton, NJ

Comparing Westampton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity99
Well-Paid Single Women85
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Female Share of the Population79
Well-Paid Single Men73
Age of the Population53
Male Share of the Population42
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty109
People in Middle Class or Better97
Median Family Income96
College Educated Adults75

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home87
Public Transportation Use62
Walking and Biking to Work34
Short Commute Times36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Affordability of Property Taxes38
People Living Alone23
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Affordability of Rents12
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime63
Low Violent Crime53

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