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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

North Arlington

New Jersey · 13,790 residents · 2.484 sq mi
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North Arlington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $39,433. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value is $179,300. With a median age of 41.2, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

13,790
−9%vs 2000
vs 15,181 in 2000
1990 – 2025
5,552 / sq mi
−9%vs 2000
vs 6,112 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
41.2
+1%vs 2000
vs 40.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
14K14K15K16K17K1990201020202024North Arlington
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,433
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $51,787 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$18,341
−25%vs 2000
vs $24,441 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.4%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$179,300
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $192,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$549
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $763 in 2000
US average: $450
56.2%
+1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 54.4% in 2000
43.8% rent
4.5
+22%vs 2000
vs 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(13,179)
Black0.1%(16)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(859)
Asian3.3%(458)
Other1%(137)
Diversity Score23.3%(3,208)
23
−36%vs 2000
vs 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.6%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
73.3%
−8.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.3%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.0 min
+5%vs 2000
vs 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in North Arlington, New Jersey?

North Arlington, New Jersey has about 13,790 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in North Arlington, New Jersey earns about $39,433 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 $179,300, and the typical rent is about $549 a month.

How educated are people in North Arlington, New Jersey?

About 16.6% 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 3.4% of people in North Arlington, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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

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