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Allendale

New Jersey · 7,116 residents (2025 est.) · 3.097 sq mi
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The short version

Allendale is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $160,162. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $782,700. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,865
+2%since 2000
from 6,699 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,217 / sq mi
+4%since 2009
from 2,131 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
45.2
+14%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,116 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Allendale
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.5%(380)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.2%(561)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.6%(521)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.5%(449)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.1%(211)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 345.2%(357)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.2%(905)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5417.2%(1,183)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.6%(864)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410%(687)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.1%(489)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.8%(258)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$160,162
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,704 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$86,230
+81%since 2000
from $47,772 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
79.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.489
+12%since 2010
from 0.438 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services11.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration8.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$782,700
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $414,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,590
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,778 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.4%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
18.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.9%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
−15%since 2009
from 5.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
34
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(6,049)
Black0.4%(26)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(170)
Asian6.1%(408)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.1%(5,020)
Black0.3%(24)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(210)
Asian18.1%(1,244)
Other5.3%(367)
Diversity Score
54
+59%since 2009
from 34 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Costa Rican1.3%(90)
Spaniard0.5%(32)
Colombian0.4%(29)
Puerto Rican0.3%(24)
Dominican0.3%(19)
Uruguayan0.2%(16)
Asian origin
Korean8.4%(577)
Asian Indian7.4%(508)
Chinese1.2%(81)
Filipino0.7%(45)
Japanese0.5%(33)
Ancestry
Irish18.4%(1,262)
Italian18.3%(1,259)
German11.6%(796)
English6%(411)
Polish5.6%(386)
American5.5%(377)
Arab3.5%(237)
Greek2.9%(196)
Russian2.2%(154)
Swedish2%(135)
Scottish1.5%(102)
Brazilian1.5%(101)
+ 26 more ancestry groups with data
Danish1.2%(82)
Serbian1.2%(80)
Ukrainian1.1%(75)
Dutch1.1%(74)
Lebanese1%(66)
Egyptian0.9%(65)
Iraqi0.9%(63)
French0.9%(63)
Norwegian0.9%(60)
Croatian0.8%(57)
Hungarian0.8%(56)
Macedonian0.8%(54)
Syrian0.6%(43)
Slovak0.5%(36)
Armenian0.4%(30)
Welsh0.4%(29)
Austrian0.4%(25)
British0.3%(21)
Lithuanian0.3%(21)
Portuguese0.3%(20)
Swiss0.2%(17)
Belgian0.1%(10)
Czech0.1%(10)
Latvian0.1%(10)
Scotch-Irish0.1%(10)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest German population · Largest Korean population · Largest Asian Indian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 94.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
33.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.3 min
+48%since 2000
from 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.2%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
34.8%
+25.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
70.1%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
19.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2012
from 6.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
−91.8 ptssince 2013
from 94.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2017
from 90.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2016
from 84.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 2.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married26.4%(701)
Married66.6%(1,769)
Widowed4.2%(112)
Divorced2.7%(73)
Women 15+
Never married18.8%(516)
Married65.8%(1,807)
Widowed10.4%(287)
Divorced5%(138)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Allendale, New Jersey?

Allendale, New Jersey has about 6,865 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Allendale, New Jersey?

The typical household in Allendale, New Jersey earns about $160,162 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Allendale, New Jersey expensive?

In Allendale, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $782,700, and the typical rent is about $2,590 a month.

How educated are people in Allendale, New Jersey?

About 72.5% of adults age 25 and over in Allendale, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Allendale, New Jersey?

About 3.7% of people in Allendale, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Allendale, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Allendale, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 965 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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