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Waldwick

New Jersey · 9,622 residents · 2.046 sq mi
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Waldwick is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $75,532. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $229,500. Poverty is rare here, at 2.1% of residents. Households here earn about 37% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,622
−1%since 1990
from 9,757 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,703 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 4,769 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.1
+6%since 1990
from 35.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,532
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $59,022 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,733
+37%since 1990
from $22,373 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
2.1%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$229,500
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $203,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,127
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $1,001 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
89.4%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 87.4% in 1990
10.6% rent
Afford Score
3.0
−12%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95%(9,271)
Black0.5%(46)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(319)
Asian4.4%(434)
Diversity Score18.8%(1,836)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(8,545)
Black0.6%(57)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(511)
Asian4.5%(434)
Diversity Score24.2%(2,332)
Diversity Score
24
+29%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.7%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 32.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.2%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 86.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
9.8%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
−17%since 1990
from 23.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waldwick, New Jersey?

Waldwick, New Jersey has about 9,622 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Waldwick, New Jersey earns about $75,532 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waldwick, New Jersey expensive?

In Waldwick, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $229,500, and the typical rent is about $1,127 a month.

How educated are people in Waldwick, New Jersey?

About 36.7% of adults age 25 and over in Waldwick, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waldwick, New Jersey?

About 2.1% of people in Waldwick, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waldwick, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Waldwick, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 135 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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