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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Leonia

New Jersey · 8,914 residents · 1.523 sq mi
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Leonia is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $72,440. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $278,200. Households here earn about 31% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,914
+7%since 1990
from 8,365 in 1990
1990 – 2025
5,853 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 5,492 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.9
+3%since 1990
from 38.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K9K9K9K9K1990201020202024Leonia
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$72,440
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,735 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$35,352
+39%since 1990
from $25,443 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.5%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$278,200
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $259,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$892
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $670 in 1990
US average: $602
65.8%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 65.6% in 1990
34.2% rent
3.8
−23%since 1990
from 5.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(6,822)
Black2.9%(241)
Hispanic / Latino8%(666)
Asian14.1%(1,183)
Diversity Score50.7%(4,244)
2000
White, non-Hispanic57.5%(5,123)
Black2.1%(185)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(1,135)
Asian26%(2,317)
Diversity Score71.3%(6,360)
71
+41%since 1990
from 51 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

49.9%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 44.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.7%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 90.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
20.4%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 21.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.8 min
−11%since 1990
from 29.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leonia, New Jersey?

Leonia, New Jersey has about 8,914 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Leonia, New Jersey earns about $72,440 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Leonia, New Jersey expensive?

In Leonia, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $278,200, and the typical rent is about $892 a month.

How educated are people in Leonia, New Jersey?

About 49.9% of adults age 25 and over in Leonia, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leonia, New Jersey?

About 6.5% of people in Leonia, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Leonia, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Leonia, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 549 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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