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Midland Park

New Jersey · 7,039 residents (2025 est.) · 1.571 sq mi
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The short version

Midland Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $146,841. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $607,200. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,019
+1%since 2000
from 6,947 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,468 / sq mi
+4%since 2009
from 4,304 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
41.8
+8%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,039 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Midland Park
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.7%(472)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.2%(436)
US avg: 6%
10 to 143.5%(247)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196%(424)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.7%(331)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.2%(855)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.9%(973)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549%(633)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.4%(1,079)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 748.9%(623)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.7%(398)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over7.8%(548)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$146,841
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,462 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$72,739
+125%since 2000
from $32,284 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.0%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
+4%since 2010
from 0.403 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$607,200
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $253,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,853
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,044 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
27.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.4%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.1%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
−28%since 2009
from 5.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
56
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(6,461)
Black0.4%(29)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(256)
Asian2.2%(154)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(5,819)
Black0.9%(66)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(777)
Asian2.7%(188)
Other2.4%(169)
Diversity Score
37
+15%since 2009
from 32 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican4.7%(329)
Cuban1.9%(136)
Ecuadorian1.3%(93)
Dominican1%(71)
Salvadoran0.7%(50)
Guatemalan0.6%(42)
Spaniard0.5%(32)
Colombian0.3%(24)
Asian origin
Filipino0.7%(49)
Pakistani0.7%(49)
Kazakh0.4%(31)
Asian Indian0.4%(26)
Korean0.3%(20)
Chinese0.2%(13)
Ancestry
Italian25.1%(1,759)
Irish19.4%(1,365)
English12.2%(857)
German9.5%(668)
Dutch6.4%(451)
Polish5.3%(369)
American4.4%(308)
Arab1.8%(123)
Norwegian1.6%(112)
Greek1.6%(109)
Lebanese1.5%(103)
Macedonian1.1%(80)
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Armenian1.1%(77)
Russian1%(73)
Scotch-Irish0.9%(62)
Scottish0.8%(53)
Ukrainian0.7%(52)
Canadian0.7%(50)
Swiss0.7%(50)
Brazilian0.7%(49)
Austrian0.6%(45)
Turkish0.6%(42)
Belgian0.6%(40)
French0.5%(33)
Hungarian0.4%(28)
Portuguese0.4%(28)
Syrian0.3%(20)
Iranian0.1%(10)
Czech0.1%(9)
Swedish0.1%(8)
Romanian0.1%(7)
RANKED:Largest Italian population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Dutch population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.5%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 38.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+48%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.0%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 68.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
8.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2012
from 9.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−92.4 ptssince 2013
from 94.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2017
from 89.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2016
from 90.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 6.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married31.6%(927)
Married52.8%(1,548)
Widowed7.9%(233)
Divorced7.7%(225)
Women 15+
Never married23.4%(685)
Married52.1%(1,526)
Widowed9.9%(291)
Divorced14.6%(429)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Midland Park, New Jersey?

Midland Park, New Jersey has about 7,019 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Midland Park, New Jersey?

The typical household in Midland Park, New Jersey earns about $146,841 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Midland Park, New Jersey expensive?

In Midland Park, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $607,200, and the typical rent is about $1,853 a month.

How educated are people in Midland Park, New Jersey?

About 57.5% of adults age 25 and over in Midland Park, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Midland Park, New Jersey?

About 2.8% of people in Midland Park, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Midland Park, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Midland Park, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 28 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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