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Florham Park

New Jersey · 11,696 residents · 7.314 sq mi
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Florham Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $106,227. Population has grown 32% since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $627,100. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents. Households here earn about 52% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,696
+32%since 2000
from 8,857 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,599 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 1,211 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.1
−13%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K10K11K13K14K1990201020202024Florham Park
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$106,227
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,706 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,564
+11%since 2000
from $42,133 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
63.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services12%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$627,100
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $315,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,944
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $917 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.5%
−41.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
30.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.9
+66%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(8,182)
Black1%(88)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(190)
Asian3.9%(343)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.8%(1,484)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(9,664)
Black4.2%(488)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(594)
Asian6.4%(743)
Other0.2%(21)
Diversity Score35.8%(4,188)
Diversity Score
36
+114%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 57.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 92.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
25.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+28%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
53.3%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
55.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
12.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.4%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Florham Park, New Jersey?

Florham Park, New Jersey has about 11,696 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Florham Park, New Jersey?

The typical household in Florham Park, New Jersey earns about $106,227 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Florham Park, New Jersey expensive?

In Florham Park, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $627,100, and the typical rent is about $1,944 a month.

How educated are people in Florham Park, New Jersey?

About 56.4% of adults age 25 and over in Florham Park, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Florham Park, New Jersey?

About 2.2% of people in Florham Park, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Florham Park, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Florham Park, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,175 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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

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