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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Tenafly

New Jersey · 13,806 residents · 4.586 sq mi
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Tenafly is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,931. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $393,600. With a median age of 40.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 65% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

13,806
+4%since 1990
from 13,326 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,010 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 2,906 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.9
Unchangedsince 1990
from 40.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
13K14K14K15K16K1990201020202024Tenafly
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$90,931
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $68,742 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$53,170
+46%since 1990
from $36,455 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.2%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$393,600
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $355,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,186
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $961 in 1990
US average: $602
80.6%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 80.4% in 1990
19.4% rent
4.3
−16%since 1990
from 5.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(11,183)
Black0.8%(102)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(453)
Asian14%(1,867)
Diversity Score40.2%(5,358)
2000
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(10,176)
Black0.9%(122)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(642)
Asian19%(2,629)
Diversity Score49.7%(6,864)
50
+24%since 1990
from 40 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

62.1%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 55.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.5%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 91.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
33.4%
+7.4 ptssince 1990
from 25.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.4 min
−7%since 1990
from 30.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tenafly, New Jersey?

Tenafly, New Jersey has about 13,806 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Tenafly, New Jersey?

The typical household in Tenafly, New Jersey earns about $90,931 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tenafly, New Jersey expensive?

In Tenafly, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $393,600, and the typical rent is about $1,186 a month.

How educated are people in Tenafly, New Jersey?

About 62.1% of adults age 25 and over in Tenafly, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tenafly, New Jersey?

About 5.2% of people in Tenafly, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tenafly, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Tenafly, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 480 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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