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Pompton Plains

New Jersey · 10,971 residents · 5.179 sq mi
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#152Highest median rentof 6,764$3,129#200Oldest by median ageof 6,82653.6
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Pompton Plains is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $117,959. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $539,000. With a median age of 53.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,971
+2%since 2023
from 10,766 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,118 / sq mi
+2%since 2023
from 2,079 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
53.6
+1%since 2023
from 53.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$117,959
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $113,661 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$67,897
+3%since 2023
from $66,163 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 68.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.474
+1%since 2023
from 0.468 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$539,000
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $488,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,129
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $3,297 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 82.9% in 2023
18.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 28.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.6%
+11.9 ptssince 2023
from 44.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+6%since 2023
from 4.3 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(9,415)
Black1.8%(190)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(823)
Asian2%(216)
Other1.1%(122)
Diversity Score28.6%(3,076)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(9,556)
Black2.1%(227)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(757)
Asian1%(114)
Other2.9%(317)
Diversity Score29.4%(3,225)
Diversity Score
29
+3%since 2023
from 29 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 48.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 96.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 23.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
Unchangedsince 2023
from 28.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 71.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 15.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
17.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 16.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 54.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 16.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 53.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 44.5% in 2023
Female
55.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 55.5% in 2023
Foreign born
8.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 18.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 84.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 90.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pompton Plains, New Jersey?

Pompton Plains, New Jersey has about 10,971 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pompton Plains, New Jersey?

The typical household in Pompton Plains, New Jersey earns about $117,959 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pompton Plains, New Jersey expensive?

In Pompton Plains, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $539,000, and the typical rent is about $3,129 a month.

How educated are people in Pompton Plains, New Jersey?

About 54.3% of adults age 25 and over in Pompton Plains, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pompton Plains, New Jersey?

About 5.6% of people in Pompton Plains, 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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