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Palisades Park

New Jersey · 19,622 residents · 1.239 sq mi
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Palisades Park has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,602. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 40% 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 $572,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,622
+15%since 2000
from 17,073 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
15,837 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 13,780 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.0
+4%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,602
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,015 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,666
+36%since 2000
from $22,607 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing8.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$572,200
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $247,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,306
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $903 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.5%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 37.2% in 2000
63.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
62.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
10.3
+100%since 2000
from 5.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic39.1%(6,668)
Black1%(176)
Hispanic / Latino16.5%(2,813)
Asian41.1%(7,010)
Other0%
Diversity Score79.3%(13,540)
2010
White, non-Hispanic21.5%(4,213)
Black1.4%(283)
Hispanic / Latino18.2%(3,575)
Asian57.6%(11,312)
Other1.7%(341)
Diversity Score74%(14,522)
Diversity Score
74
−7%since 2000
from 79 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 30.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+26%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
57.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
18.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.0%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
67.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
1.5%
−47.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palisades Park, New Jersey?

Palisades Park, New Jersey has about 19,622 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Palisades Park, New Jersey?

The typical household in Palisades Park, New Jersey earns about $55,602 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palisades Park, New Jersey expensive?

In Palisades Park, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $572,200, and the typical rent is about $1,306 a month.

How educated are people in Palisades Park, New Jersey?

About 39.6% of adults age 25 and over in Palisades Park, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palisades Park, New Jersey?

About 14.4% of people in Palisades Park, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Palisades Park, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Palisades Park, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,086 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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