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North Arlington

New Jersey · 16,601 residents (2025 est.) · 2.484 sq mi
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North Arlington is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $94,201. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $474,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,461
+8%since 2000
from 15,181 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,627 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 6,112 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.1
−2%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:16,601 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
14K14K15K16K17K1990201020202024North Arlington
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,201
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,787 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,014
+96%since 2000
from $24,441 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.6%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
−10%since 2010
from 0.425 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$474,500
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $192,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,738
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $763 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
44.4%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 54.4% in 2000
55.6% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
+36%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(12,438)
Black0.4%(58)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(1,605)
Asian5.5%(841)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.5%(5,548)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.7%(8,672)
Black4%(658)
Hispanic / Latino30.3%(4,993)
Asian8.7%(1,440)
Other4.2%(698)
Diversity Score77.4%(12,745)
Diversity Score
77
+112%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.3%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+58%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.9%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
12.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.4%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.9%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
30.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
−45.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2012
from 9.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
−85.7 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2017
from 82.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
52.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2016
from 55.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
25.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2016
from 20.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Arlington, New Jersey?

North Arlington, New Jersey has about 16,461 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Arlington, New Jersey?

The typical household in North Arlington, New Jersey earns about $94,201 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Arlington, New Jersey expensive?

In North Arlington, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $474,500, and the typical rent is about $1,738 a month.

How educated are people in North Arlington, New Jersey?

About 38.3% of adults age 25 and over in North Arlington, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Arlington, New Jersey?

About 4.3% of people in North Arlington, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Arlington, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, North Arlington, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,671 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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