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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Mount Arlington

New Jersey · 4,663 residents · 2.142 sq mi
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Mount Arlington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $67,213. Population has grown 28% since 1990. 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $174,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,663
+28%since 1990
from 3,630 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,177 / sq mi
+28%since 1990
from 1,695 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.9
+21%since 1990
from 31.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Mount Arlington
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$67,213
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,968 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$32,222
+68%since 1990
from $19,175 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.3%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$174,300
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $162,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$831
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $699 in 1990
US average: $602
80.1%
+11.5 ptssince 1990
from 68.6% in 1990
19.9% rent
2.6
−25%since 1990
from 3.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(3,425)
Black0.5%(18)
Hispanic / Latino4%(145)
Asian4.3%(157)
Diversity Score21.7%(787)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(4,121)
Black1.8%(84)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(212)
Asian3.7%(173)
Diversity Score23.8%(1,108)
24
+9%since 1990
from 22 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

35.9%
+7.7 ptssince 1990
from 28.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.4%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 90.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
11.2%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.7 min
−14%since 1990
from 28.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Mount Arlington, New Jersey?

Mount Arlington, New Jersey has about 4,663 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Mount Arlington, New Jersey earns about $67,213 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 $174,300, and the typical rent is about $831 a month.

How educated are people in Mount Arlington, New Jersey?

About 35.9% 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 3.3% 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 1,033 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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

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