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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Milltown

New Jersey · 7,000 residents · 1.554 sq mi
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Milltown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $68,429. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $175,400. Poverty is rare here, at 2.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,000
Unchangedsince 1990
from 6,968 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
39.9
+8%since 1990
from 37.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Milltown
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 55.5%(387)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 96.7%(471)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147%(492)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 195.6%(390)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 244.8%(339)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.8%(825)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4417.7%(1,238)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5415%(1,047)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6410.2%(713)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 748%(562)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 845.9%(415)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.7%(121)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,429
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $54,022 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,996
+52%since 1990
from $19,723 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
2.3%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,400
−25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $176,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$753
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $640 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
83.6%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 85.7% in 1990
16.4% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97%(6,756)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(59)
Asian2.7%(185)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(6,407)
Black0.6%(45)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(261)
Asian3.1%(215)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Honduran3.1%(219)
Ecuadorian2.7%(188)
Puerto Rican2.3%(161)
Cuban2.2%(156)
Colombian0.5%(33)
Dominican0.3%(22)
Peruvian0.2%(15)
Asian origin
Filipino2%(143)
Chinese0.9%(61)
Asian Indian0.5%(35)
Korean0.2%(15)
Ancestry
Italian29.2%(2,060)
Irish24.8%(1,748)
German16.3%(1,151)
English10.4%(733)
Polish8.7%(614)
Hungarian7.5%(528)
Arab4.9%(346)
Greek3.3%(236)
West Indian2.7%(190)
Egyptian2.5%(174)
American2.4%(167)
Lithuanian1.8%(127)
+ 19 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian1.8%(126)
Jordanian1.6%(116)
Scottish1.3%(93)
Lebanese0.8%(56)
Brazilian0.7%(48)
Macedonian0.6%(45)
Dutch0.6%(41)
Swiss0.6%(39)
Turkish0.5%(38)
Scotch-Irish0.4%(28)
Ukrainian0.3%(24)
Israeli0.3%(19)
Swedish0.3%(19)
Croatian0.3%(18)
Danish0.2%(17)
Czech0.2%(15)
French0.2%(15)
Canadian0.2%(13)
Bulgarian0.2%(11)
RANKED:Largest Italian population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.2%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 28.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.9%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 80.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
7.4%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
−10%since 1990
from 21.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Marital status
Men 15+
Never married27.9%(742)
Married61.9%(1,648)
Widowed4.2%(112)
Divorced6%(160)
Women 15+
Never married25.1%(748)
Married56.8%(1,696)
Widowed10.2%(304)
Divorced7.9%(236)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milltown, New Jersey?

Milltown, New Jersey has about 7,000 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Milltown, New Jersey earns about $68,429 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Milltown, New Jersey expensive?

In Milltown, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $175,400, and the typical rent is about $753 a month.

How educated are people in Milltown, New Jersey?

About 27.2% of adults age 25 and over in Milltown, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Milltown, New Jersey?

About 2.3% of people in Milltown, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Milltown, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Milltown, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 32 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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