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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Boonton

New Jersey · 8,496 residents · 2.342 sq mi
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The short version

Boonton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $65,322. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $210,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,496
+2%since 1990
from 8,343 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,628 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 3,562 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.9
+7%since 1990
from 34.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K9K1990201020202024Boonton
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,322
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,958 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,919
+49%since 1990
from $20,099 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
6.7%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$210,700
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $189,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$897
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $720 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
60.0%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 59.1% in 1990
40.0% rent
Afford Score
3.2
−23%since 1990
from 4.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Boonton on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(7,642)
Black3.4%(287)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(306)
Asian4.2%(352)
Diversity Score26.9%(2,245)
2000
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(6,693)
Black3.8%(321)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(582)
Asian7.7%(655)
Diversity Score41.2%(3,496)
Diversity Score
41
+53%since 1990
from 27 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.9%
+9.5 ptssince 1990
from 23.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.1%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 80.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
−20%since 1990
from 20.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boonton, New Jersey?

Boonton, New Jersey has about 8,496 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Boonton, New Jersey earns about $65,322 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boonton, New Jersey expensive?

In Boonton, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $210,700, and the typical rent is about $897 a month.

How educated are people in Boonton, New Jersey?

About 32.9% of adults age 25 and over in Boonton, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boonton, New Jersey?

About 6.7% of people in Boonton, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Boonton, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Boonton, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 153 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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