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Florham Park

New Jersey · 12,585 residents · 7.314 sq mi
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Florham Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $121,200. Population has grown 42% since 2000. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $612,500. Households here earn about 42% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,585
+42%since 2000
from 8,857 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
40.6
−7%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.1%(522)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.3%(661)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145%(633)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 199.5%(1,190)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2411.4%(1,429)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 348.8%(1,107)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.5%(1,321)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.6%(1,585)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.3%(1,545)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7410.2%(1,286)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.7%(845)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3.7%(461)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$121,200
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,706 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,045
+35%since 2000
from $42,133 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$612,500
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $315,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,524
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $917 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.6%
−21.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
35.4% rent
Afford Score
5.1
−15%since 2009
from 5.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(9,410)
Black5.8%(725)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(929)
Asian8.5%(1,075)
Other1.2%(148)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Cuban2.3%(270)
Ecuadorian1.9%(223)
Puerto Rican1.4%(166)
Spaniard0.9%(103)
Mexican0.7%(81)
Nicaraguan0.6%(66)
Guatemalan0.4%(46)
Dominican0.3%(33)
Chilean0.2%(22)
+ 2 more hispanic origin groups with data
Colombian0.1%(9)
Argentine0.1%(8)
Asian origin
Asian Indian3.8%(449)
Chinese3.7%(438)
Korean1.3%(148)
Pakistani0.6%(72)
Filipino0.6%(66)
Taiwanese0.1%(14)
Ancestry
Italian25.7%(3,007)
Irish17.7%(2,074)
German10.8%(1,262)
Polish4.7%(546)
American4.1%(481)
English4%(474)
Russian3.1%(369)
Scottish2.8%(333)
Portuguese2%(237)
Hungarian1.4%(164)
French1.2%(145)
+ 30 more ancestry groups with data
Ukrainian1.1%(127)
Latvian0.9%(104)
Canadian0.9%(102)
Iranian0.8%(94)
West Indian0.8%(92)
Lebanese0.8%(88)
Greek0.7%(86)
Austrian0.6%(76)
Swedish0.6%(65)
Armenian0.5%(60)
Jamaican0.5%(54)
Dutch0.4%(47)
Norwegian0.3%(41)
Czech0.3%(36)
Slovak0.3%(36)
Lithuanian0.3%(35)
Syrian0.3%(34)
Brazilian0.3%(34)
British0.3%(34)
Haitian0.3%(33)
Danish0.3%(30)
Turkish0.2%(19)
Croatian0.2%(18)
Guyanese0.1%(14)
Belgian0.1%(13)
Welsh0.1%(8)
Israeli0%(5)
Swiss0%(4)
RANKED:Largest Italian population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Polish population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 57.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 92.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
30.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+43%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.7%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 59.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
65.3%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
13.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−95.6 ptssince 2013
from 97.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married38.8%(2,159)
Married54.1%(3,015)
Widowed1.1%(64)
Divorced5.9%(330)
Women 15+
Never married35.3%(2,132)
Married49.8%(3,008)
Widowed8.3%(504)
Divorced6.6%(399)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Florham Park, New Jersey?

Florham Park, New Jersey has about 12,585 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Florham Park, New Jersey earns about $121,200 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 $612,500, and the typical rent is about $2,524 a month.

How educated are people in Florham Park, New Jersey?

About 62.5% 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 8.1% 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 4,064 residents, a change of about 48 percent over that period.

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

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