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Old Tappan

New Jersey · 5,888 residents · 3.315 sq mi
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Old Tappan is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $173,490. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 70% 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 $779,300. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 104% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
70% 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
5,888
+7%since 2000
from 5,482 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,776 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,654 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.6
+14%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Old Tappan
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$173,490
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,127 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$79,001
+63%since 2000
from $48,367 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
84.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
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
$779,300
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $429,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,263
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $940 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 93.6% in 2000
12.6% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+7%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.4%(3,673)
Black1%(59)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(380)
Asian27.2%(1,600)
Other3.4%(201)
Diversity Score66.9%(3,941)
Diversity Score
67
+68%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.8%
+20.4 ptssince 2000
from 49.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 93.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
34.4%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.7 min
+44%since 2000
from 26.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.8%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 61.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
71.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
20.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.3%
−95.4 ptssince 2013
from 96.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Old Tappan, New Jersey?

Old Tappan, New Jersey has about 5,888 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Old Tappan, New Jersey earns about $173,490 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 $779,300, and the typical rent is about $2,263 a month.

How educated are people in Old Tappan, New Jersey?

About 69.8% 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 3.3% 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 1,634 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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

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