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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Northvale

New Jersey · 4,563 residents · 1.265 sq mi
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Northvale is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $56,555. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $226,800. With a median age of 38.0, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents. Households here earn about 38% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.0
US median: 33.0
More educated
28% 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

4,563
+2%vs 2000
vs 4,460 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3,607 / sq mi
+2%vs 2000
vs 3,526 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.0
−6%vs 2000
vs 40.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Northvale
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$56,555
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $72,500 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$21,593
−23%vs 2000
vs $28,206 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.6%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$226,800
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $247,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$802
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $871 in 2000
US average: $450
81.8%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.4% in 2000
18.2% rent
4.0
+18%vs 2000
vs 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(3,553)
Black0.7%(32)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(211)
Asian14%(626)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.5%(1,851)
1990
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(4,018)
Black0.4%(19)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(260)
Asian10.4%(476)
Other1.1%(50)
Diversity Score36.6%(1,672)
37
−12%vs 2000
vs 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

28.0%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 29.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
82.4%
−4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.5%
−4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.9 min
+16%vs 2000
vs 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northvale, New Jersey?

Northvale, New Jersey has about 4,563 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Northvale, New Jersey?

The typical household in Northvale, New Jersey earns about $56,555 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Northvale, New Jersey expensive?

In Northvale, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $226,800, and the typical rent is about $802 a month.

How educated are people in Northvale, New Jersey?

About 28.0% of adults age 25 and over in Northvale, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Northvale, New Jersey?

About 2.6% of people in Northvale, 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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