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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Mendham

New Jersey · 5,097 residents · 5.93 sq mi
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Mendham is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,348. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $393,000. With a median age of 41.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 100% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,097
+4%since 1990
from 4,890 in 1990
1990 – 2025
860 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 825 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.9
+1%since 1990
from 41.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Mendham
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$110,348
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $81,418 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$48,629
+36%since 1990
from $35,713 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.1%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$393,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $293,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,186
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $955 in 1990
US average: $602
85.9%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 84.2% in 1990
14.1% rent
3.6
−1%since 1990
from 3.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(4,865)
Black0.4%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(44)
Asian0.1%(7)
Diversity Score3.5%(169)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(4,846)
Black0.4%(22)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(125)
Asian1.4%(72)
Diversity Score10.5%(534)
10
+203%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

62.2%
+13.4 ptssince 1990
from 48.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.3%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 90.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
27.8%
+9.8 ptssince 1990
from 18.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.1 min
−16%since 1990
from 27.6 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 Mendham, New Jersey?

Mendham, New Jersey has about 5,097 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Mendham, New Jersey earns about $110,348 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mendham, New Jersey expensive?

In Mendham, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $393,000, and the typical rent is about $1,186 a month.

How educated are people in Mendham, New Jersey?

About 62.2% of adults age 25 and over in Mendham, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mendham, New Jersey?

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

Has Mendham, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Mendham, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 207 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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