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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

New Milford

New Jersey · 16,400 residents · 2.283 sq mi
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New Milford is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $59,118. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $222,600. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
32% 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

Total population
16,400
+3%since 1990
from 15,990 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,184 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 7,004 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.9
+7%since 1990
from 37.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K16K16K17K17K1990201020202024New Milford
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,118
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,600 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,064
+48%since 1990
from $19,643 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
3.4%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$222,600
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $207,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$763
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $533 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
63.2%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 62.8% in 1990
36.8% rent
Afford Score
3.8
−19%since 1990
from 4.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(14,503)
Black1.4%(226)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(782)
Asian7%(1,126)
Diversity Score30.7%(4,904)
2000
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(12,008)
Black2.4%(396)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(1,326)
Asian14.6%(2,402)
Diversity Score52.1%(8,536)
Diversity Score
52
+70%since 1990
from 31 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.4%
+6.9 ptssince 1990
from 25.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.6%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 81.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
11.2%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
−5%since 1990
from 23.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 16,400 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in New Milford, New Jersey earns about $59,118 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 $222,600, and the typical rent is about $763 a month.

How educated are people in New Milford, New Jersey?

About 32.4% 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 3.4% of people in New Milford, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Milford, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, New Milford, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 410 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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