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Tenafly

New Jersey · 15,409 residents · 4.586 sq mi
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Tenafly is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $180,601. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 81% 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 $848,600. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents. Households here earn about 112% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
81% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,409
+12%since 2000
from 13,806 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,360 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 3,010 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.6
+4%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K14K14K15K16K1990201020202024Tenafly
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$180,601
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,931 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$76,978
+45%since 2000
from $53,170 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
81.6%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$848,600
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $393,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,073
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,186 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
23.7% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+9%since 2000
from 4.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(10,176)
Black0.9%(122)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(642)
Asian19%(2,629)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.7%(6,864)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.6%(8,719)
Black1.6%(240)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(1,137)
Asian30.6%(4,711)
Other1.4%(222)
Diversity Score69.9%(10,767)
Diversity Score
70
+41%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
80.6%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 93.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
43.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 33.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.2 min
+52%since 2000
from 28.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
60.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
69.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
34.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−85.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tenafly, New Jersey?

Tenafly, New Jersey has about 15,409 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tenafly, New Jersey earns about $180,601 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 $848,600, and the typical rent is about $3,073 a month.

How educated are people in Tenafly, New Jersey?

About 80.6% 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 2.7% 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 2,083 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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