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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

New Providence

New Jersey · 11,907 residents · 3.688 sq mi
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New Providence is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,964. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $315,600. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents. Households here earn about 65% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,907
+4%since 1990
from 11,439 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,229 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 3,102 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.0
+3%since 1990
from 37.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,964
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $62,420 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,995
+44%since 1990
from $29,773 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
1.8%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$315,600
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $246,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$941
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $757 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
76.2%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 75.5% in 1990
23.8% rent
Afford Score
3.5
−12%since 1990
from 3.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(10,650)
Black0.7%(81)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(301)
Asian4.9%(560)
Diversity Score21.7%(2,487)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87%(10,359)
Black0.9%(104)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(417)
Asian7.6%(903)
Diversity Score27.5%(3,273)
Diversity Score
27
+26%since 1990
from 22 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.1%
+9.5 ptssince 1990
from 48.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.1%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 90.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
27.6%
+7.4 ptssince 1990
from 20.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
−11%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 Providence, New Jersey?

New Providence, New Jersey has about 11,907 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in New Providence, New Jersey earns about $90,964 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 $315,600, and the typical rent is about $941 a month.

How educated are people in New Providence, New Jersey?

About 58.1% 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 1.8% 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 468 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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