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Wallington

New Jersey · 11,868 residents · 0.994 sq mi
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Wallington has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,389. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $386,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,868
+2%since 2000
from 11,583 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
11,940 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 11,653 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
+6%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K11K11K12K12K1990201020202024Wallington
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,389
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,656 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,991
+60%since 2000
from $24,431 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.5%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$386,600
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $203,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,293
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $756 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
36.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 41.4% in 2000
63.7% rent
Afford Score
5.3
+20%since 2000
from 4.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84%(9,733)
Black2.5%(284)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(776)
Asian5%(574)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.4%(3,750)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.8%(8,286)
Black2.7%(320)
Hispanic / Latino19.4%(2,299)
Asian5.8%(694)
Other0.8%(92)
Diversity Score56.8%(6,746)
Diversity Score
57
+76%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.3%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+63%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.2%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
47.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.5%
−63.3 ptssince 2013
from 78.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wallington, New Jersey?

Wallington, New Jersey has about 11,868 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wallington, New Jersey earns about $72,389 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wallington, New Jersey expensive?

In Wallington, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $386,600, and the typical rent is about $1,293 a month.

How educated are people in Wallington, New Jersey?

About 34.3% of adults age 25 and over in Wallington, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wallington, New Jersey?

About 8.6% of people in Wallington, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wallington, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Wallington, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,040 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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