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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Carlstadt

New Jersey · 5,917 residents · 3.947 sq mi
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Carlstadt is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $55,058. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $216,800. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.9
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,917
+7%since 1990
from 5,510 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,499 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 1,396 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.9
+5%since 1990
from 37.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Carlstadt
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,058
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,462 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,713
+61%since 1990
from $17,873 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
6.1%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$216,800
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $175,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$839
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $669 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
57.1%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 58.3% in 1990
42.9% rent
Afford Score
3.9
−11%since 1990
from 4.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(5,188)
Black0.5%(27)
Hispanic / Latino7%(386)
Asian1.3%(70)
Diversity Score27.5%(1,514)
2000
White, non-Hispanic84%(4,970)
Black1.1%(64)
Hispanic / Latino8%(473)
Asian6.2%(366)
Diversity Score34.2%(2,022)
Diversity Score
34
+24%since 1990
from 27 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 16.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.0%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 73.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
−2%since 1990
from 18.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carlstadt, New Jersey?

Carlstadt, New Jersey has about 5,917 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Carlstadt, New Jersey earns about $55,058 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carlstadt, New Jersey expensive?

In Carlstadt, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $216,800, and the typical rent is about $839 a month.

How educated are people in Carlstadt, New Jersey?

About 21.0% of adults age 25 and over in Carlstadt, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carlstadt, New Jersey?

About 6.1% of people in Carlstadt, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carlstadt, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Carlstadt, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 407 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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