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Boonton

New Jersey · 8,815 residents · 2.342 sq mi
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Boonton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,211. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $406,300. Poverty is rare here, at 6.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,815
+4%since 2000
from 8,496 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,764 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 3,628 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+9%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K9K1990201020202024Boonton
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,211
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,322 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,216
+44%since 2000
from $29,919 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$406,300
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $210,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,348
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $897 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
42.9% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+48%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.5%(5,600)
Black5%(444)
Hispanic / Latino16%(1,409)
Asian10.8%(953)
Other3%(261)
Diversity Score67.6%(5,955)
Diversity Score
68
+64%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.3%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 32.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+60%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2011
from 69.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.4%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
22.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−81.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boonton, New Jersey?

Boonton, New Jersey has about 8,815 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Boonton, New Jersey earns about $85,211 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 $406,300, and the typical rent is about $1,348 a month.

How educated are people in Boonton, New Jersey?

About 44.3% 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 6.4% 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 472 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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