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New Providence

New Jersey · 13,650 residents · 3.688 sq mi
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New Providence is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $149,718. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $631,000. Poverty is rare here, at 1.9% of residents. Households here earn about 76% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
71% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,650
+15%since 2000
from 11,907 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,701 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 3,229 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.8
+10%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K13K13K14K1990201020202024New Providence
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$149,718
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,964 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$75,462
+76%since 2000
from $42,995 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
82.8%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services15.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food5.4%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$631,000
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $315,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,784
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $941 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
23.5% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+21%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score27.5%(3,273)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.1%(9,429)
Black1.8%(241)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(1,251)
Asian15.9%(2,171)
Other3.6%(498)
Diversity Score60.4%(8,240)
Diversity Score
60
+120%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
70.7%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 95.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
34.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 27.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.1 min
+80%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.2%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 67.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
66.5%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
17.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.0%
−93.0 ptssince 2013
from 95.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Providence, New Jersey?

New Providence, New Jersey has about 13,650 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Providence, New Jersey earns about $149,718 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 $631,000, and the typical rent is about $1,784 a month.

How educated are people in New Providence, New Jersey?

About 70.7% 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 1.9% 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 2,211 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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