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Kinnelon

New Jersey · 9,966 residents · 18.043 sq mi
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Kinnelon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $149,375. 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 $599,400. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 75% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.8
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
9,966
+6%since 2000
from 9,365 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
552 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 519 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.8
+13%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K10K11K1990201020202024Kinnelon
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$149,375
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,991 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$67,493
+47%since 2000
from $45,796 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
76.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
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
$599,400
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $357,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,092
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,538 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 97.1% in 2000
10.4% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+19%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(8,775)
Black0.5%(44)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(218)
Asian2.8%(263)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.5%(1,268)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(8,192)
Black0.9%(91)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(728)
Asian6.1%(610)
Other2.1%(206)
Diversity Score36.9%(3,677)
Diversity Score
37
+172%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 57.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 96.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 25.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.7 min
+46%since 2000
from 24.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 68.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.3%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
10.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.1%
−94.8 ptssince 2013
from 96.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kinnelon, New Jersey?

Kinnelon, New Jersey has about 9,966 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Kinnelon, New Jersey earns about $149,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kinnelon, New Jersey expensive?

In Kinnelon, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $599,400, and the typical rent is about $2,092 a month.

How educated are people in Kinnelon, New Jersey?

About 67.4% of adults age 25 and over in Kinnelon, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kinnelon, New Jersey?

About 1.3% of people in Kinnelon, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kinnelon, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Kinnelon, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,496 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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