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New Milford

New Jersey · 16,341 residents · 2.283 sq mi
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New Milford is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $75,075. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $442,700. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,341
Unchangedsince 2000
from 16,400 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,158 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 7,184 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.6
+4%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K16K16K17K17K1990201020202024New Milford
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,075
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,118 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,491
+29%since 2000
from $29,064 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
50.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$442,700
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $222,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,132
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $763 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.5%
−17.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
36.4% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
45.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.9
+57%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic62.2%(10,160)
Black3.1%(507)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(2,227)
Asian19.4%(3,163)
Other1.1%(186)
Diversity Score68.9%(11,253)
Diversity Score
69
+32%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 32.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
+30%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
10.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.3%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
30.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.1%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Milford, New Jersey?

New Milford, New Jersey has about 16,341 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Milford, New Jersey earns about $75,075 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 $442,700, and the typical rent is about $1,132 a month.

How educated are people in New Milford, New Jersey?

About 42.1% 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 2.8% 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 351 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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