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New Providence

New Jersey · 14,092 residents (2025 est.) · 3.688 sq mi
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New Providence is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $161,599. Population has grown 15% since 2000. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $769,900. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
68% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,727
+15%since 2000
from 11,907 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,722 / sq mi
+16%since 2009
from 3,199 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
45.7
+17%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:14,092 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K13K13K14K1990201020202024New Providence
202414K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.2%(572)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.5%(1,028)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148%(1,093)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.2%(849)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243%(406)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.2%(1,121)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.2%(1,670)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414.6%(2,003)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.1%(1,798)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7414.6%(2,007)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.2%(570)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4.4%(610)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$161,599
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,964 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$83,870
+95%since 2000
from $42,995 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.9%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.443 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information4.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$769,900
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $315,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,903
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $941 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
24.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.2%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.6%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
−10%since 2009
from 5.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
30
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87%(10,359)
Black0.9%(104)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(417)
Asian7.6%(903)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.9%(9,319)
Black1.8%(243)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(1,211)
Asian14.8%(2,033)
Other6.7%(921)
Diversity Score
63
+87%since 2009
from 34 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Costa Rican1.6%(219)
Venezuelan0.9%(121)
Argentine0.8%(106)
Cuban0.7%(101)
Colombian0.7%(99)
Puerto Rican0.6%(79)
Mexican0.5%(64)
Spaniard0.4%(61)
Peruvian0.4%(58)
Dominican0.4%(50)
+ 3 more hispanic origin groups with data
Ecuadorian0.3%(45)
Chilean0.3%(40)
Salvadoran0.1%(18)
Asian origin
Chinese5.5%(756)
Asian Indian3.9%(538)
Filipino3.1%(428)
Korean1.1%(149)
Pakistani0.5%(73)
Sri Lankan0.4%(50)
Nepalese0.2%(34)
Vietnamese0.1%(19)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro0.1%(7)
Ancestry
Irish19.5%(2,672)
Italian16.2%(2,230)
German15%(2,054)
English6.9%(949)
Polish5.9%(814)
American3.9%(532)
Russian2.3%(318)
Arab1.7%(234)
Greek1.6%(216)
British1.5%(209)
Turkish1.4%(193)
French1.3%(180)
+ 30 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish1.3%(178)
Ukrainian1.2%(167)
Hungarian1.1%(156)
Portuguese1.1%(155)
Norwegian1%(138)
Slovak1%(131)
Czech0.8%(116)
Swedish0.6%(85)
Egyptian0.6%(77)
Lithuanian0.5%(75)
Dutch0.5%(70)
Latvian0.5%(69)
Lebanese0.5%(65)
Canadian0.4%(60)
Slovene0.4%(56)
Brazilian0.4%(54)
Welsh0.4%(50)
West Indian0.3%(38)
Swiss0.2%(30)
Scotch-Irish0.2%(27)
Danish0.2%(25)
Romanian0.2%(23)
Belgian0.2%(22)
Jamaican0.1%(20)
Haitian0.1%(18)
Iranian0.1%(15)
Israeli0.1%(12)
Croatian0.1%(9)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 95.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
32.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 27.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
+50%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.8%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.7%
+22.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 67.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
63.5%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
22.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−44.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2012
from 5.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
−91.7 ptssince 2013
from 95.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2017
from 90.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2016
from 80.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 5.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married22.7%(1,298)
Married67%(3,823)
Widowed3.2%(183)
Divorced7%(402)
Women 15+
Never married18.9%(1,006)
Married63.4%(3,377)
Widowed10.2%(543)
Divorced7.5%(402)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Providence, New Jersey?

New Providence, New Jersey has about 13,727 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Providence, New Jersey earns about $161,599 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Providence, New Jersey expensive?

In New Providence, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $769,900, and the typical rent is about $1,903 a month.

How educated are people in New Providence, New Jersey?

About 67.6% of adults age 25 and over in New Providence, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 2.1% of people in New Providence, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Providence, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, New Providence, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,288 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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