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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Essex Fells

New Jersey · 2,162 residents · 1.408 sq mi
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Essex Fells is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $148,173. Population has held roughly steady since 2009. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $587,900. With a median age of 40.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 169% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,162
+5%vs 2009
vs 2,050 in 2009
2000 – 2025
1,536 / sq mi
+5%vs 2009
vs 1,456 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
40.3
−2%vs 2009
vs 41.1 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
2K2K2K2K2K2000201020202024Essex Fells
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$148,173
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $172,159 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
$77,434
−13%vs 2009
vs $89,145 in 2009
US average: $21,522
1.1%
−1.2 ptsvs 2009
vs 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$587,900
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $942,700 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
$1,656
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $2,001 in 2009
US average: $602
96.2%
−0.2 ptsvs 2009
vs 96.4% in 2009
3.8% rent
4.0
−28%vs 2009
vs 5.5 in 2009
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(1,922)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(44)
Asian1.5%(30)
Diversity Score15%(307)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(2,074)
Black0.5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(26)
Asian1%(22)
Diversity Score6.7%(144)
7
−55%vs 2009
vs 15 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

72.4%
+1.1 ptsvs 2009
vs 71.3% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
97.1%
−1.4 ptsvs 2009
vs 98.5% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
32.0%
−1.0 ptsvs 2009
vs 33.0% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.1 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Essex Fells, New Jersey?

Essex Fells, New Jersey has about 2,162 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Essex Fells, New Jersey?

The typical household in Essex Fells, New Jersey earns about $148,173 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Essex Fells, New Jersey expensive?

In Essex Fells, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $587,900, and the typical rent is about $1,656 a month.

How educated are people in Essex Fells, New Jersey?

About 72.4% of adults age 25 and over in Essex Fells, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Essex Fells, New Jersey?

About 1.1% of people in Essex Fells, 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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