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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Leonardo

New Jersey · 2,823 residents · 0.594 sq mi
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Leonardo is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $64,432. Population has fallen 25% since 1990, a loss of 965 residents. Median home value is $148,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,823
−25%since 1990
from 3,788 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,753 / sq mi
−25%since 1990
from 6,377 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.8
+34%since 1990
from 27.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Leonardo
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,432
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,072 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,422
+56%since 1990
from $14,999 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
4.1%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$148,200
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $135,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$896
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $730 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
85.7%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 83.2% in 1990
14.3% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−29%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(3,440)
Black7.8%(296)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(102)
Asian0.3%(12)
Diversity Score26.4%(1,001)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(2,632)
Black0.5%(15)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(137)
Asian0.5%(14)
Diversity Score14.1%(398)
Diversity Score
14
−47%since 1990
from 26 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 12.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.2%
+10.9 ptssince 1990
from 78.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
−56%since 1990
from 59.4 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 Leonardo, New Jersey?

Leonardo, New Jersey has about 2,823 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Leonardo, New Jersey earns about $64,432 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Leonardo, New Jersey expensive?

In Leonardo, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $148,200, and the typical rent is about $896 a month.

How educated are people in Leonardo, New Jersey?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Leonardo, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leonardo, New Jersey?

About 4.1% of people in Leonardo, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Leonardo, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Leonardo, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 965 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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

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