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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

New Milford

New Jersey · 15,990 residents · 2.283 sq mi
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New Milford is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $44,600. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $207,900. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 33.0
More educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,990
−3%vs 2000
vs 16,400 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,004 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 7,184 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
37.4
−6%vs 2000
vs 39.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,600
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $59,118 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,643
−32%vs 2000
vs $29,064 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
2.2%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$207,900
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $222,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$533
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $763 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
62.8%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.2% in 2000
37.2% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+24%vs 2000
vs 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(12,008)
Black2.4%(396)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(1,326)
Asian14.6%(2,402)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.1%(8,536)
1990
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(14,503)
Black1.4%(226)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(782)
Asian7%(1,126)
Other0.8%(135)
Diversity Score30.7%(4,904)
Diversity Score
31
−41%vs 2000
vs 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.5%
−6.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 32.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
81.5%
−6.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
7.7%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+5%vs 2000
vs 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Milford, New Jersey?

New Milford, New Jersey has about 15,990 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in New Milford, New Jersey earns about $44,600 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Milford, New Jersey expensive?

In New Milford, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $207,900, and the typical rent is about $533 a month.

How educated are people in New Milford, New Jersey?

About 25.5% of adults age 25 and over in New Milford, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Milford, New Jersey?

About 2.2% of people in New Milford, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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

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