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North Arlington

New Jersey · 16,457 residents · 2.484 sq mi
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North Arlington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,589. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $372,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,457
+8%since 2000
from 15,181 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,625 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 6,112 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
+1%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K14K15K16K17K1990201020202024North Arlington
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,589
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,787 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,606
+87%since 2000
from $24,441 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.0%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$372,400
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $192,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,408
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $763 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 54.4% in 2000
48.7% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+14%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.2%(9,245)
Black1.6%(257)
Hispanic / Latino31%(5,109)
Asian7.1%(1,173)
Other2.1%(354)
Diversity Score70.7%(11,634)
Diversity Score
71
+93%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.0%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
+65%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.7%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
33.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−85.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Arlington, New Jersey?

North Arlington, New Jersey has about 16,457 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Arlington, New Jersey earns about $87,589 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 $372,400, and the typical rent is about $1,408 a month.

How educated are people in North Arlington, New Jersey?

About 35.0% 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 9.2% 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 2,667 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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