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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Northvale

New Jersey · 4,460 residents · 1.265 sq mi
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Northvale is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $72,500. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $247,400. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents. Households here earn about 31% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,460
−2%since 1990
from 4,563 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,526 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 3,607 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.2
+6%since 1990
from 38.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Northvale
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$72,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $56,555 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$28,206
+31%since 1990
from $21,593 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.9%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$247,400
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $226,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$871
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $802 in 1990
US average: $602
81.4%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 81.8% in 1990
18.6% rent
3.4
−15%since 1990
from 4.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(4,018)
Black0.4%(19)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(260)
Asian10.4%(476)
Diversity Score36.6%(1,672)
2000
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(3,553)
Black0.7%(32)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(211)
Asian14%(626)
Diversity Score41.5%(1,851)
42
+13%since 1990
from 37 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

29.6%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 28.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.2%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 82.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
10.8%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.9 min
−14%since 1990
from 21.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northvale, New Jersey?

Northvale, New Jersey has about 4,460 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Northvale, New Jersey earns about $72,500 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 $247,400, and the typical rent is about $871 a month.

How educated are people in Northvale, New Jersey?

About 29.6% 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 3.9% of people in Northvale, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Northvale, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Northvale, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 103 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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