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Allendale

New Jersey · 6,848 residents · 3.097 sq mi
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Allendale is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $157,958. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $699,100. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 85% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
74% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,848
+2%since 2000
from 6,699 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,211 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 2,163 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.6
+15%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Allendale
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$157,958
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,704 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$82,671
+73%since 2000
from $47,772 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
76.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services20.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration19.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$699,100
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $414,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,964
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,778 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
13.3% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+13%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score21.1%(1,414)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.8%(5,261)
Black0.6%(42)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(456)
Asian12.2%(837)
Other3.6%(244)
Diversity Score48.5%(3,319)
Diversity Score
48
+130%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 94.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
30.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.3 min
+48%since 2000
from 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.7%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
66.6%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
54.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
15.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−90.4 ptssince 2013
from 94.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Allendale, New Jersey?

Allendale, New Jersey has about 6,848 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Allendale, New Jersey earns about $157,958 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 $699,100, and the typical rent is about $1,964 a month.

How educated are people in Allendale, New Jersey?

About 73.6% 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 2.5% 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 948 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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