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Carlstadt

New Jersey · 6,372 residents · 3.947 sq mi
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Carlstadt is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $103,720. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $403,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,372
+8%since 2000
from 5,917 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,614 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,499 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.9
+8%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Carlstadt
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,720
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,058 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,495
+55%since 2000
from $28,713 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.3%
+26.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services7.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$403,200
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $216,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,472
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $839 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 57.1% in 2000
45.5% rent
Afford Score
3.9
−1%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84%(4,970)
Black1.1%(64)
Hispanic / Latino8%(473)
Asian6.2%(366)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.2%(2,022)
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.5%(3,855)
Black2.1%(132)
Hispanic / Latino24.8%(1,582)
Asian9.5%(608)
Other1.3%(81)
Diversity Score68.3%(4,353)
Diversity Score
68
+100%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+61%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 66.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.5%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
27.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−77.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carlstadt, New Jersey?

Carlstadt, New Jersey has about 6,372 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Carlstadt, New Jersey earns about $103,720 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 $403,200, and the typical rent is about $1,472 a month.

How educated are people in Carlstadt, New Jersey?

About 34.3% 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 4.7% 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 862 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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