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CITY · 2020 ACS

Upper Montclair

New Jersey · 13,146 residents · 2.38 sq mi
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Upper Montclair is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $214,726. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 84% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $755,100. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents. Households here earn about 152% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
84% 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

Total population
13,146
+13%since 2019
from 11,589 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
5,524 / sq mi
+13%since 2019
from 4,869 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
−11%since 2019
from 42.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
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201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$214,726
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $211,221 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$95,316
−3%since 2019
from $98,250 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
85.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 83.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 2.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food8.8%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10%
Information4.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$755,100
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $766,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,127
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $2,008 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 82.6% in 2019
16.3% rent
Afford Score
3.5
−3%since 2019
from 3.6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(9,555)
Black3.9%(455)
Hispanic / Latino7%(817)
Asian3.5%(401)
Other3.1%(361)
Diversity Score38.9%(4,513)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.5%(8,870)
Black11.5%(1,509)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(1,125)
Asian5.5%(721)
Other3.8%(498)
Diversity Score60.9%(8,008)
Diversity Score
61
+56%since 2019
from 39 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
83.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 84.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 98.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
46.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 44.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
45.9 min
+4%since 2019
from 44.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
44.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 47.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 3.2% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 3.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 69.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
77.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 74.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 48.8% in 2019
Female
49.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 51.2% in 2019
Foreign born
13.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 11.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 1.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Upper Montclair, New Jersey?

Upper Montclair, New Jersey has about 13,146 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Upper Montclair, New Jersey?

The typical household in Upper Montclair, New Jersey earns about $214,726 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Upper Montclair, New Jersey expensive?

In Upper Montclair, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $755,100, and the typical rent is about $2,127 a month.

How educated are people in Upper Montclair, New Jersey?

About 83.9% of adults age 25 and over in Upper Montclair, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Upper Montclair, New Jersey?

About 1.8% of people in Upper Montclair, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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