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Haledon

New Jersey · 8,318 residents · 1.215 sq mi
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Haledon is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,049. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $373,900. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,318
+1%since 2000
from 8,252 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,846 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 6,792 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.7
−3%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K9K9K1990201020202024Haledon
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,049
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,599 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,317
+6%since 2000
from $19,099 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$373,900
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $170,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,176
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $826 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.4%
−12.8 ptssince 2000
from 50.2% in 2000
51.3% rent
Vacancy rate
2.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
56.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.4
+73%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic40.8%(3,393)
Black9.7%(806)
Hispanic / Latino41.6%(3,460)
Asian6.1%(505)
Other0.5%(38)
Diversity Score79.7%(6,628)
Diversity Score
80
+25%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+53%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.2%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
32.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.3%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Haledon, New Jersey?

Haledon, New Jersey has about 8,318 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Haledon, New Jersey earns about $58,049 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 $373,900, and the typical rent is about $1,176 a month.

How educated are people in Haledon, New Jersey?

About 23.7% 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 6.2% 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 1,367 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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