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Harrington Park

New Jersey · 4,741 residents · 1.846 sq mi
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Harrington Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $135,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $597,400. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 59% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,741
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4,740 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
44.7
+11%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.1%(194)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.2%(342)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.7%(366)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.9%(376)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.9%(282)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 346%(286)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.3%(538)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5415.8%(749)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6414.4%(683)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7411%(520)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.6%(266)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.9%(139)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$135,750
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,302 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$74,011
+90%since 2000
from $39,017 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
74.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration10.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing6.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$597,400
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $344,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,010
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,281 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 94.3% in 2000
9.2% rent
Afford Score
4.4
−22%since 2009
from 5.6 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-Hispanic81.6%(3,869)
Black0.6%(29)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(122)
Asian14.6%(694)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.2%(3,235)
Black0.7%(35)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(299)
Asian22.1%(1,049)
Other3.3%(154)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican2.6%(125)
Ecuadorian0.6%(29)
Spaniard0.4%(17)
Asian origin
Korean11%(523)
Chinese6.2%(292)
Asian Indian0.7%(34)
Filipino0.3%(14)
Sri Lankan0.3%(13)
Ancestry
Italian27.1%(1,282)
Irish21.6%(1,025)
German16%(756)
English5.4%(256)
Polish4.8%(225)
Russian4.2%(198)
American3.4%(160)
French2.7%(128)
Hungarian2.7%(127)
Greek1.6%(74)
Armenian1.4%(68)
Scottish1.2%(59)
+ 22 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh1.1%(54)
Dutch1.1%(50)
Croatian1%(49)
Swiss1%(49)
Norwegian0.7%(33)
Scotch-Irish0.7%(32)
Romanian0.7%(31)
Iranian0.6%(27)
Belgian0.5%(26)
Austrian0.5%(22)
Ukrainian0.4%(21)
Swedish0.4%(20)
Israeli0.4%(17)
West Indian0.3%(14)
Jamaican0.3%(14)
British0.2%(9)
Czech0.2%(8)
Finnish0.2%(8)
Lebanese0.1%(7)
Slovene0.1%(7)
Canadian0.1%(5)
RANKED:Largest Italian population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Korean population · Largest Chinese population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 96.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.8 min
+20%since 2000
from 28.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 64.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
65.5%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
15.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.8%
−90.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married27%(548)
Married69.8%(1,417)
Widowed0.6%(12)
Divorced2.7%(54)
Women 15+
Never married10.3%(195)
Married76%(1,439)
Widowed5%(95)
Divorced8.7%(164)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harrington Park, New Jersey?

Harrington Park, New Jersey has about 4,741 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Harrington Park, New Jersey earns about $135,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harrington Park, New Jersey expensive?

In Harrington Park, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $597,400, and the typical rent is about $3,010 a month.

How educated are people in Harrington Park, New Jersey?

About 67.2% of adults age 25 and over in Harrington Park, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 7.7% of people in Harrington Park, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harrington Park, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Harrington Park, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 118 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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