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Mount Arlington

New Jersey · 5,985 residents (2025 est.) · 2.142 sq mi
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Mount Arlington is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,264. Population has grown 27% since 2000. 51% 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 $422,900. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,935
+27%since 2000
from 4,663 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,771 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 2,177 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.1
+27%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,985 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Mount Arlington
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,264
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,213 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,256
+68%since 2000
from $32,222 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.1%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
−2%since 2010
from 0.393 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$422,900
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $174,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,392
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $831 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
24.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.3%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+77%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(4,121)
Black1.8%(84)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(212)
Asian3.7%(173)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.8%(1,108)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.7%(4,431)
Black5.5%(329)
Hispanic / Latino14.4%(857)
Asian3.6%(214)
Other1.8%(104)
Diversity Score52.1%(3,094)
Diversity Score
52
+119%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.9%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 35.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.5 min
+48%since 2000
from 24.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.5%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.1%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
2.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 71.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.3%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
56.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
15.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2012
from 10.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
−92.3 ptssince 2013
from 94.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2017
from 88.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.2%
−9.6 ptssince 2016
from 87.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2016
from 4.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mount Arlington, New Jersey?

Mount Arlington, New Jersey has about 5,935 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mount Arlington, New Jersey?

The typical household in Mount Arlington, New Jersey earns about $92,264 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mount Arlington, New Jersey expensive?

In Mount Arlington, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $422,900, and the typical rent is about $2,392 a month.

How educated are people in Mount Arlington, New Jersey?

About 50.9% of adults age 25 and over in Mount Arlington, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mount Arlington, New Jersey?

About 4.9% of people in Mount Arlington, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mount Arlington, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Mount Arlington, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,305 residents, a change of about 63 percent over that period.

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

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