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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

North Arlington

New Jersey · 15,181 residents · 2.484 sq mi
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North Arlington is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,787. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $192,300. With a median age of 40.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

15,181
+10%since 1990
from 13,790 in 1990
1990 – 2025
6,112 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 5,552 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.9
−1%since 1990
from 41.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
14K14K15K16K17K1990201020202024North Arlington
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,787
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,433 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$24,441
+33%since 1990
from $18,341 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.1%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$192,300
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $179,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$763
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $549 in 1990
US average: $602
54.4%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 56.2% in 1990
45.6% rent
3.7
−18%since 1990
from 4.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(13,179)
Black0.1%(16)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(859)
Asian3.3%(458)
Diversity Score23.3%(3,208)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(12,438)
Black0.4%(58)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(1,605)
Asian5.5%(841)
Diversity Score36.5%(5,548)
37
+57%since 1990
from 23 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.5%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 16.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.1%
+8.8 ptssince 1990
from 73.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.2%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.9 min
−5%since 1990
from 21.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Arlington, New Jersey?

North Arlington, New Jersey has about 15,181 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in North Arlington, New Jersey earns about $51,787 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 $192,300, and the typical rent is about $763 a month.

How educated are people in North Arlington, New Jersey?

About 19.5% 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 5.1% 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 1,391 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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