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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

North Caldwell

New Jersey · 7,375 residents · 3.068 sq mi
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North Caldwell is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $117,395. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $398,500. Poverty is rare here, at 1.2% of residents. Households here earn about 113% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,375
+10%since 1990
from 6,706 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,404 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 2,186 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.3
+3%since 1990
from 36.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024North Caldwell
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$117,395
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $92,106 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$48,249
+18%since 1990
from $40,883 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.2%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$398,500
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $368,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,759
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $984 in 1990
US average: $602
96.3%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 95.7% in 1990
3.7% rent
3.4
−15%since 1990
from 4.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(5,690)
Black10.2%(682)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(194)
Asian4.2%(285)
Diversity Score38.5%(2,579)
2000
White, non-Hispanic78%(5,754)
Black14.3%(1,053)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(159)
Asian4.7%(347)
Diversity Score44.7%(3,295)
45
+16%since 1990
from 38 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

58.2%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 55.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.6%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 90.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
29.1%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 23.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.7 min
−16%since 1990
from 25.9 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 Caldwell, New Jersey?

North Caldwell, New Jersey has about 7,375 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in North Caldwell, New Jersey earns about $117,395 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Caldwell, New Jersey expensive?

In North Caldwell, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $398,500, and the typical rent is about $1,759 a month.

How educated are people in North Caldwell, New Jersey?

About 58.2% of adults age 25 and over in North Caldwell, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 1.2% of people in North Caldwell, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Caldwell, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, North Caldwell, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 669 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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