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Cedar Knolls

New Jersey · 4,882 residents · 2.056 sq mi
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Cedar Knolls is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $170,400. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $646,700. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

4,882
+3%since 2023
from 4,754 in 2023
2020 – 2024
2,375 / sq mi
+3%since 2023
from 2,312 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
42.0
+2%since 2023
from 41.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
4K4K4K5K5K20202024Cedar Knolls
20245K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$170,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $166,077 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$69,692
+2%since 2023
from $68,105 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
83.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 82.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
2.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.352
+1%since 2023
from 0.349 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$646,700
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $610,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
$2,849
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $2,802 in 2023
US average: $1,442
58.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 60.8% in 2023
41.1% rent
1.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
13.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 18.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
40.7%
−11.2 ptssince 2023
from 51.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.8
+3%since 2023
from 3.7 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic69.1%(3,287)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(610)
Asian17.7%(842)
Other0.1%(6)
Diversity Score59.3%(2,817)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.6%(3,202)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino13.7%(668)
Asian19%(929)
Other1.5%(74)
Diversity Score64.3%(3,141)
64
+9%since 2023
from 59 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

54.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 55.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 91.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
24.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 25.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.8 min
−7%since 2023
from 22.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
54.7%
−9.4 ptssince 2023
from 64.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
15.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 16.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
28.2%
+9.9 ptssince 2023
from 18.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.1% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
2.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
69.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 70.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
17.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 16.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
58.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 63.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

50.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 47.7% in 2023
50.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 52.3% in 2023
25.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 29.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
2.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
6.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
7.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
96.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 97.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
60.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 60.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
11.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cedar Knolls, New Jersey?

Cedar Knolls, New Jersey has about 4,882 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cedar Knolls, New Jersey?

The typical household in Cedar Knolls, New Jersey earns about $170,400 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cedar Knolls, New Jersey expensive?

In Cedar Knolls, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $646,700, and the typical rent is about $2,849 a month.

How educated are people in Cedar Knolls, New Jersey?

About 54.9% of adults age 25 and over in Cedar Knolls, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cedar Knolls, New Jersey?

About 2.2% of people in Cedar Knolls, 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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