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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Califon

New Jersey · 1,055 residents · 0.959 sq mi
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Califon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $76,657. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $222,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents. Households here earn about 39% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,055
−2%since 1990
from 1,073 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,100 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 1,119 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.1
+10%since 1990
from 35.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8871K1K1K1K1990201020202024Califon
2024930
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$76,657
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $56,631 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$31,064
+46%since 1990
from $21,239 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.3%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$222,800
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $192,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$883
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $836 in 1990
US average: $602
87.0%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 86.6% in 1990
13.0% rent
2.9
−15%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(1,065)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(11)
Asian0.7%(8)
Diversity Score4.3%(46)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,036)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(5)
Asian0.8%(8)
Diversity Score3.1%(32)
3
−29%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

42.4%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 36.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.2%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 87.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
14.8%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 13.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.8 min
−7%since 1990
from 32.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 1,055 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Califon, New Jersey earns about $76,657 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 $222,800, and the typical rent is about $883 a month.

How educated are people in Califon, New Jersey?

About 42.4% 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 4.3% 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 18 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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