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Moonachie

New Jersey · 3,133 residents · 1.73 sq mi
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Moonachie has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $359,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,133
+14%since 2000
from 2,754 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,811 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 1,592 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.6
+3%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Moonachie
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,000
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,571 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,052
+6%since 2000
from $24,654 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.2%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$359,100
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $160,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,021
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $851 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.6%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
31.4% rent
Afford Score
5.0
+57%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(2,143)
Black0.8%(22)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(349)
Asian6.4%(175)
Other0%
Diversity Score43%(1,183)
2020
White, non-Hispanic44.4%(1,391)
Black0.6%(20)
Hispanic / Latino41.2%(1,292)
Asian11.2%(351)
Other3.8%(120)
Diversity Score78.6%(2,462)
Diversity Score
79
+83%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.8%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+100%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.5%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
46.3%
+24.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.5%
−64.8 ptssince 2013
from 78.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moonachie, New Jersey?

Moonachie, New Jersey has about 3,133 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Moonachie, New Jersey earns about $72,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Moonachie, New Jersey expensive?

In Moonachie, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $359,100, and the typical rent is about $1,021 a month.

How educated are people in Moonachie, New Jersey?

About 25.8% of adults age 25 and over in Moonachie, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Moonachie, New Jersey?

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

Has Moonachie, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Moonachie, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 350 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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