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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Haledon

New Jersey · 8,252 residents · 1.215 sq mi
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Haledon has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,599. Population has grown 19% since 1990. Median home value is $170,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,252
+19%since 1990
from 6,951 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,792 / sq mi
+19%since 1990
from 5,721 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.6
−2%since 1990
from 35.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K9K9K1990201020202024Haledon
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,599
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,076 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,099
+24%since 1990
from $15,438 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
10.6%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 6.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,100
−26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $174,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$826
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $675 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
50.2%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 50.3% in 1990
49.8% rent
Afford Score
3.7
−23%since 1990
from 4.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(6,414)
Black3.6%(253)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(611)
Asian0.8%(58)
Diversity Score34%(2,363)
2000
White, non-Hispanic63.3%(5,223)
Black6.3%(524)
Hispanic / Latino22.6%(1,865)
Asian4.5%(371)
Diversity Score63.9%(5,270)
Diversity Score
64
+88%since 1990
from 34 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+8.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.1%
+15.0 ptssince 1990
from 62.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.9 min
−18%since 1990
from 18.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Haledon, New Jersey?

Haledon, New Jersey has about 8,252 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Haledon, New Jersey earns about $45,599 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 $170,100, and the typical rent is about $826 a month.

How educated are people in Haledon, New Jersey?

About 18.5% 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 10.6% 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 1,301 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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