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North Caldwell

New Jersey · 6,694 residents · 3.068 sq mi
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North Caldwell is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $188,750. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $739,500. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 121% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,694
−9%since 2000
from 7,375 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,182 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 2,404 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.4
+19%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024North Caldwell
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$188,750
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,395 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$91,274
+89%since 2000
from $48,249 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
85.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services16.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration14.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
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
$739,500
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $398,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 96.3% in 2000
4.3% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+15%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78%(5,754)
Black14.3%(1,053)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(159)
Asian4.7%(347)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.7%(3,295)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(5,476)
Black1.3%(85)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(405)
Asian7.7%(518)
Other1%(67)
Diversity Score36.4%(2,433)
Diversity Score
36
−19%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
75.4%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 58.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
43.5%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 29.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.1 min
+53%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.0%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
66.1%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
15.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.3%
−97.9 ptssince 2013
from 98.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Caldwell, New Jersey?

North Caldwell, New Jersey has about 6,694 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Caldwell, New Jersey earns about $188,750 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 $739,500.

How educated are people in North Caldwell, New Jersey?

About 75.4% 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 0.2% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 12 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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