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Mount Arlington

New Jersey · 5,909 residents · 2.142 sq mi
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Mount Arlington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $95,086. Population has grown 27% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $325,500. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,909
+27%since 2000
from 4,663 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,759 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 2,177 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.2
+30%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Mount Arlington
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,086
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,213 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,726
+45%since 2000
from $32,222 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$325,500
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $174,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,957
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $831 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.9%
−12.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
32.1% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+32%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(4,478)
Black3.3%(197)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(719)
Asian5.7%(334)
Other0.8%(48)
Diversity Score47.4%(2,799)
Diversity Score
47
+99%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 35.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.0 min
+42%since 2000
from 24.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−9.6 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 71.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.0%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
57.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
13.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−88.6 ptssince 2013
from 94.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mount Arlington, New Jersey?

Mount Arlington, New Jersey has about 5,909 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mount Arlington, New Jersey earns about $95,086 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 $325,500, and the typical rent is about $1,957 a month.

How educated are people in Mount Arlington, New Jersey?

About 35.4% 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 4.5% 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 2,279 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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