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Boonton

New Jersey · 8,347 residents · 2.342 sq mi
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Boonton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $79,097. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $431,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,347
−2%since 2000
from 8,496 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,564 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 3,628 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.4
+7%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K9K1990201020202024Boonton
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,097
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,322 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,366
+12%since 2000
from $29,919 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
52.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$431,400
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $210,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,221
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $897 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.4%
−15.6 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
39.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.5
+69%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(6,693)
Black3.8%(321)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(582)
Asian7.7%(655)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.2%(3,496)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71.5%(5,968)
Black4.3%(363)
Hispanic / Latino11%(920)
Asian10%(838)
Other0.7%(63)
Diversity Score54.8%(4,577)
Diversity Score
55
+33%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 32.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+48%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.6%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
21.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.1%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boonton, New Jersey?

Boonton, New Jersey has about 8,347 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Boonton, New Jersey earns about $79,097 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 $431,400, and the typical rent is about $1,221 a month.

How educated are people in Boonton, New Jersey?

About 39.4% 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 10.7% 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 4 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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