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Waldwick

New Jersey · 10,058 residents · 2.046 sq mi
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Waldwick is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $127,574. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 53% 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 $462,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents. Households here earn about 50% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,058
+5%since 2000
from 9,622 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,916 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 4,703 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
+7%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K10K10K10K1990201020202024Waldwick
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$127,574
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,532 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,667
+62%since 2000
from $30,733 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
76.6%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$462,200
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $229,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,725
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,127 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
14.9% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+19%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(7,701)
Black1.3%(126)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(1,315)
Asian6.4%(640)
Other1.8%(181)
Diversity Score47.6%(4,784)
Diversity Score
48
+96%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.3%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 36.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 92.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+47%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 72.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.7%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
13.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
−93.0 ptssince 2013
from 95.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waldwick, New Jersey?

Waldwick, New Jersey has about 10,058 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Waldwick, New Jersey earns about $127,574 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 $462,200, and the typical rent is about $1,725 a month.

How educated are people in Waldwick, New Jersey?

About 53.3% 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 3.4% of people in Waldwick, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waldwick, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Waldwick, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 301 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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