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Califon

New Jersey · 1,034 residents (2025 est.) · 0.959 sq mi
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Califon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $128,194. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 58% 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 $431,600. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
58% 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
930
−12%since 2000
from 1,055 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
970 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,100 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.9
+17%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,034 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8871K1K1K1K1990201020202024Califon
2024930
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$128,194
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,657 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$64,233
+107%since 2000
from $31,064 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
+6%since 2010
from 0.358 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction11.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$431,600
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $222,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,781
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $883 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
15.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.8%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.8%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+16%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
24
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,036)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(5)
Asian0.8%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(32)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89%(828)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(69)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other2.8%(26)
Diversity Score25.1%(234)
Diversity Score
25
+719%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.8%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 42.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
+5%since 2000
from 29.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.7%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 74.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
56.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−45.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2012
from 3.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.5%
−95.5 ptssince 2013
from 96.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2017
from 88.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2016
from 98.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Califon, New Jersey?

Califon, New Jersey has about 930 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Califon, New Jersey earns about $128,194 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Califon, New Jersey expensive?

In Califon, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $431,600, and the typical rent is about $1,781 a month.

How educated are people in Califon, New Jersey?

About 57.8% of adults age 25 and over in Califon, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Califon, New Jersey?

About 7.5% of people in Califon, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Califon, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Califon, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 143 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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