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Old Tappan

New Jersey · 5,750 residents · 3.315 sq mi
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Old Tappan is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $125,435. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $802,300. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 80% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

5,750
+5%since 2000
from 5,482 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,735 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,654 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
44.2
+8%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Old Tappan
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$125,435
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,127 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$58,673
+21%since 2000
from $48,367 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
74.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
2.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.463
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services14.8%
US avg: 7%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration11.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing8.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$802,300
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $429,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$1,398
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $940 in 2000
US average: $853
61.7%
−31.9 ptssince 2000
from 93.6% in 2000
13.5% rent
7.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
34.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
37.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
6.4
+52%since 2000
from 4.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(4,412)
Black0.5%(30)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(151)
Asian15.6%(857)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.9%(2,187)
2010
White, non-Hispanic70.8%(4,072)
Black0.7%(40)
Hispanic / Latino5%(288)
Asian22.2%(1,276)
Other0.4%(22)
Diversity Score54.6%(3,138)
55
+37%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

54.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 49.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 93.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
24.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

34.7 min
+32%since 2000
from 26.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
79.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
5.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
8.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
5.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
2.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

9.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
49.6%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

47.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
52.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
21.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
5.9%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Old Tappan, New Jersey?

Old Tappan, New Jersey has about 5,750 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Old Tappan, New Jersey?

The typical household in Old Tappan, New Jersey earns about $125,435 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Old Tappan, New Jersey expensive?

In Old Tappan, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $802,300, and the typical rent is about $1,398 a month.

How educated are people in Old Tappan, New Jersey?

About 54.6% of adults age 25 and over in Old Tappan, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Old Tappan, New Jersey?

About 2.4% of people in Old Tappan, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Old Tappan, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Old Tappan, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,496 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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

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