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Leonia

New Jersey · 9,304 residents · 1.523 sq mi
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Leonia is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $96,468. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $522,000. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
57% 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
9,304
+4%since 2000
from 8,914 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,109 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 5,853 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.2
+11%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K9K9K1990201020202024Leonia
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,468
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,440 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,972
+50%since 2000
from $35,352 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
63.2%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$522,000
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $278,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,478
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $892 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
37.1% rent
Afford Score
5.4
+41%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.5%(5,123)
Black2.1%(185)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(1,135)
Asian26%(2,317)
Other0%
Diversity Score71.3%(6,360)
2020
White, non-Hispanic35%(3,256)
Black2.2%(202)
Hispanic / Latino17.9%(1,669)
Asian41.7%(3,876)
Other2.5%(228)
Diversity Score83.2%(7,740)
Diversity Score
83
+17%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 49.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 92.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.6 min
+30%since 2000
from 25.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.6%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
40.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−72.7 ptssince 2013
from 79.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leonia, New Jersey?

Leonia, New Jersey has about 9,304 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Leonia, New Jersey earns about $96,468 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 $522,000, and the typical rent is about $1,478 a month.

How educated are people in Leonia, New Jersey?

About 57.5% 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 3.3% 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 939 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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