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Califon

New Jersey · 1,076 residents · 0.959 sq mi
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Califon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $397,700. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents. Households here earn about 55% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,076
+2%since 2000
from 1,055 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,122 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,100 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.9
+7%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8871K1K1K1K1990201020202024Califon
2024930
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,375
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,657 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,975
+38%since 2000
from $31,064 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
71.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.358
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services12.6%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration8.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance0.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$397,700
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $222,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,281
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $883 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
66.2%
−20.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
11.9% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.4%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+26%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(1,023)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(14)
Asian0.8%(9)
Other0.7%(8)
Diversity Score7.8%(84)
Diversity Score
8
+153%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.4%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 42.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
22.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.7 min
+26%since 2000
from 29.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
48.0%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.5%
−44.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Califon, New Jersey?

Califon, New Jersey has about 1,076 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Califon, New Jersey earns about $108,375 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 $397,700, and the typical rent is about $1,281 a month.

How educated are people in Califon, New Jersey?

About 53.4% 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 2.4% of people in Califon, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Califon, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Califon, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3 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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