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Demarest

New Jersey · 4,893 residents (2025 est.) · 2.072 sq mi
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Demarest is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $208,036. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 76% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $1,114,600. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. 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 46.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
76% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,911
+1%since 2000
from 4,845 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,370 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 2,338 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.1
+12%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,893 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Demarest
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$208,036
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,286 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$115,608
+123%since 2000
from $51,939 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
86.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.486
+2%since 2010
from 0.479 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information13.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration11%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
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

Median home value
$1,114,600
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $361,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $2,001 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
5.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
77.9%
+40.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
+53%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.6%(3,616)
Black0.5%(23)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(167)
Asian20.2%(977)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.2%(2,335)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.4%(3,357)
Black4.8%(236)
Hispanic / Latino6%(296)
Asian19.8%(974)
Other1%(48)
Diversity Score60.9%(2,992)
Diversity Score
61
+26%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
75.9%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
41.2%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.2 min
+36%since 2000
from 31.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.8%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.8%
+20.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.6%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
24.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
−47.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2012
from 6.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.7%
−93.0 ptssince 2013
from 94.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2017
from 91.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
69.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 67.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2016
from 5.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Demarest, New Jersey?

Demarest, New Jersey has about 4,911 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Demarest, New Jersey earns about $208,036 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Demarest, New Jersey expensive?

In Demarest, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $1,114,600, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Demarest, New Jersey?

About 75.9% of adults age 25 and over in Demarest, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Demarest, New Jersey?

About 1.1% of people in Demarest, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Demarest, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Demarest, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 111 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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