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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Califon

New Jersey · 1,073 residents · 0.959 sq mi
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Califon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $56,631. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $192,700. Poverty is rare here, at 2.1% of residents. Households here earn about 38% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.7
US median: 33.0
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,073
+2%vs 2000
vs 1,055 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,119 / sq mi
+2%vs 2000
vs 1,100 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.7
−9%vs 2000
vs 39.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8871K1K1K1K1990201020202024Califon
2024930
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$56,631
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $76,657 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$21,239
−32%vs 2000
vs $31,064 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.1%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$192,700
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $222,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$836
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $883 in 2000
US average: $450
86.6%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.0% in 2000
13.4% rent
3.4
+17%vs 2000
vs 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(1,065)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(11)
Asian0.7%(8)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.3%(46)
4
+41%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

36.4%
−6.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 42.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
87.0%
−6.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 93.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
13.4%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.1 min
+8%vs 2000
vs 29.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Califon, New Jersey?

Califon, New Jersey has about 1,073 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Califon, New Jersey earns about $56,631 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 $192,700, and the typical rent is about $836 a month.

How educated are people in Califon, New Jersey?

About 36.4% 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 2.1% of people in Califon, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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

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