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Pompton Plains

New Jersey · 11,144 residents · 5.179 sq mi
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Pompton Plains is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $95,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $401,800. With a median age of 51.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% 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

11,144
+3%vs 2021
vs 10,784 in 2021
2020 – 2024
2,152 / sq mi
+3%vs 2021
vs 2,082 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
51.7
−3%vs 2021
vs 53.5 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
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202411K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$95,500
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $104,503 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$54,457
−12%vs 2021
vs $61,741 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.9%
−5.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 65.9% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
7.3%
+0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.5% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
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

$401,800
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $439,300 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$2,574
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $2,987 in 2021
US average: $1,124
78.8%
−3.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 82.7% in 2021
21.2% rent
4.2
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 4.2 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(9,508)
Black1.2%(125)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(607)
Asian3.4%(370)
Other1.6%(174)
Diversity Score27.2%(2,937)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(9,746)
Black0.6%(67)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(800)
Asian2.6%(289)
Other1.5%(169)
Diversity Score27.4%(3,049)
27
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 27 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

45.8%
−2.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 48.0% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
−0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 96.9% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
20.0%
−2.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 22.8% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.3 min
−2%vs 2021
vs 30.8 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
78.5%
+1.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 76.8% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
17.5%
+1.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 16.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

7.8%
+0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 7.3% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
54.3%
−0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 54.4% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
52.8%
−0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.4% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

46.4%
−1.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 47.8% in 2021
53.6%
+1.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 52.2% in 2021
9.3%
−0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 9.3% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
2.2%
−1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.4% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pompton Plains, New Jersey?

Pompton Plains, New Jersey has about 11,144 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pompton Plains, New Jersey earns about $95,500 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 $401,800, and the typical rent is about $2,574 a month.

How educated are people in Pompton Plains, New Jersey?

About 45.8% 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 7.3% 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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