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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Demarest

New Jersey · 4,845 residents · 2.072 sq mi
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Demarest is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $103,286. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $361,400. With a median age of 41.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 87% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,845
+1%since 1990
from 4,800 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,338 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 2,317 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.1
+2%since 1990
from 40.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Demarest
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$103,286
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $68,151 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$51,939
+60%since 1990
from $32,494 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.6%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 0.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$361,400
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $319,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$2,001
+52%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $1,001 in 1990
US average: $602
91.8%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 91.0% in 1990
8.2% rent
3.5
−25%since 1990
from 4.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(3,932)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(106)
Asian17.6%(847)
Diversity Score40.9%(1,964)
2000
White, non-Hispanic74.6%(3,616)
Black0.5%(23)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(167)
Asian20.2%(977)
Diversity Score48.2%(2,335)
48
+18%since 1990
from 41 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

58.9%
+14.6 ptssince 1990
from 44.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.4%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 91.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
24.1%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 18.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.9 min
+11%since 1990
from 28.7 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 Demarest, New Jersey?

Demarest, New Jersey has about 4,845 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Demarest, New Jersey earns about $103,286 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 $361,400, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Demarest, New Jersey?

About 58.9% 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 1.6% 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 45 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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