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Haledon

New Jersey · 9,125 residents (2025 est.) · 1.215 sq mi
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#223Most densely populatedof 4,8917,510#340Most foreign-born residentsof 6,82636.9%
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Haledon is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $95,870. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $396,400. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,980
+9%since 2000
from 8,252 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,391 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 6,792 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.4
+11%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:9,125 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K9K9K1990201020202024Haledon
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,870
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,599 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,168
+100%since 2000
from $19,099 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.0%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
+22%since 2010
from 0.365 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$396,400
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $170,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,750
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $826 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 50.2% in 2000
52.4% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.2%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+11%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.3%(5,223)
Black6.3%(524)
Hispanic / Latino22.6%(1,865)
Asian4.5%(371)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.9%(5,270)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.3%(2,359)
Black17.8%(1,599)
Hispanic / Latino46.4%(4,166)
Asian3.5%(312)
Other6.1%(544)
Diversity Score84.9%(7,624)
Diversity Score
85
+33%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+68%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 66.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.0%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
36.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
−44.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2012
from 10.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.7%
−72.4 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2017
from 86.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
47.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2016
from 43.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
36.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 34.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Haledon, New Jersey?

Haledon, New Jersey has about 8,980 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Haledon, New Jersey earns about $95,870 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Haledon, New Jersey expensive?

In Haledon, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $396,400, and the typical rent is about $1,750 a month.

How educated are people in Haledon, New Jersey?

About 24.7% of adults age 25 and over in Haledon, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Haledon, New Jersey?

About 8.5% of people in Haledon, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Haledon, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Haledon, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,029 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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