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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Closter

New Jersey · 8,383 residents · 3.16 sq mi
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Closter is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $83,918. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $344,800. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents. Households here earn about 52% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,383
+4%since 1990
from 8,094 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,653 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 2,561 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.6
+5%since 1990
from 37.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Closter
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$83,918
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $62,555 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$37,065
+36%since 1990
from $27,348 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.7%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 1.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$344,800
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $270,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,184
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $1,001 in 1990
US average: $602
86.7%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 87.4% in 1990
13.3% rent
4.1
−5%since 1990
from 4.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(6,571)
Black1.2%(101)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(184)
Asian17.4%(1,410)
Diversity Score42.5%(3,442)
2000
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(6,059)
Black0.9%(76)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(343)
Asian21.5%(1,800)
Diversity Score51.9%(4,351)
52
+22%since 1990
from 43 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

49.9%
+10.3 ptssince 1990
from 39.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.1%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 89.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
19.6%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 14.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.8 min
−6%since 1990
from 29.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Closter, New Jersey?

Closter, New Jersey has about 8,383 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Closter, New Jersey earns about $83,918 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Closter, New Jersey expensive?

In Closter, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $344,800, and the typical rent is about $1,184 a month.

How educated are people in Closter, New Jersey?

About 49.9% of adults age 25 and over in Closter, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Closter, New Jersey?

About 2.7% of people in Closter, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Closter, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Closter, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 289 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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