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Waldwick

New Jersey · 9,625 residents · 2.046 sq mi
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Waldwick is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $95,774. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $440,100. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents. Households here earn about 37% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,625
Unchangedsince 2000
from 9,622 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,704 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4,703 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.2
+8%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K10K10K10K1990201020202024Waldwick
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,774
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,532 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,689
+36%since 2000
from $30,733 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
61.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10.6%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$440,100
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $229,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,127 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
63.1%
−26.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
12.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.6
+51%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(8,545)
Black0.6%(57)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(511)
Asian4.5%(434)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.2%(2,332)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(8,122)
Black0.8%(74)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(830)
Asian5%(478)
Other1.2%(112)
Diversity Score34.6%(3,326)
Diversity Score
35
+43%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 36.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+35%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
7.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.4%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
12.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.3%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waldwick, New Jersey?

Waldwick, New Jersey has about 9,625 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Waldwick, New Jersey earns about $95,774 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 $440,100, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Waldwick, New Jersey?

About 42.0% 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 3.5% 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 132 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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