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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Wanaque

New Jersey · 10,266 residents · 8.063 sq mi
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Wanaque is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $66,113. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $172,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.6
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,266
+6%since 1990
from 9,711 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
37.6
+8%since 1990
from 34.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K10K11K11K12K1990201020202024Wanaque
202411K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 56.7%(689)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.1%(727)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 146.6%(677)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 195.8%(597)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 245.1%(522)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.7%(1,411)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4417.9%(1,841)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5415.5%(1,587)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 649.6%(982)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 745.2%(538)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 844.4%(448)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over2.4%(247)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,113
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,174 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,403
+54%since 1990
from $16,493 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
3.3%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,800
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $162,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$946
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $725 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
80.0%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 78.7% in 1990
20.0% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Wanaque on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(9,203)
Black1.4%(135)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(263)
Asian2.3%(223)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(8,997)
Black1.4%(147)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(554)
Asian3.6%(368)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican3.9%(440)
Ecuadorian2.4%(269)
Dominican1.9%(216)
Mexican1.2%(135)
Venezuelan0.9%(100)
Chilean0.6%(69)
Peruvian0.6%(68)
Cuban0.5%(61)
Spaniard0.4%(44)
Salvadoran0.3%(36)
+ 3 more hispanic origin groups with data
Uruguayan0.1%(15)
Colombian0.1%(11)
Guatemalan0.1%(8)
Asian origin
Filipino2.9%(322)
Korean0.9%(101)
Chinese0.8%(89)
Pakistani0.4%(49)
Asian Indian0.3%(39)
Vietnamese0.1%(14)
Ancestry
Italian26.3%(2,945)
Irish12.8%(1,436)
German9.4%(1,055)
Polish7.6%(854)
English6.4%(715)
Hungarian2.9%(324)
French2.7%(307)
Dutch2%(219)
American1.8%(204)
West Indian1.8%(204)
Russian1.7%(190)
Jamaican1.6%(184)
+ 23 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish1.4%(162)
Greek1.1%(125)
Ukrainian1.1%(121)
Macedonian0.9%(105)
Welsh0.7%(83)
Czech0.5%(56)
Arab0.4%(46)
Swedish0.3%(38)
Norwegian0.3%(37)
Serbian0.3%(29)
Austrian0.2%(20)
Lebanese0.2%(18)
Portuguese0.1%(15)
Egyptian0.1%(13)
Swiss0.1%(13)
Belgian0.1%(12)
Turkish0.1%(11)
Romanian0.1%(9)
Bulgarian0.1%(8)
Slovak0.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest Italian population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Polish population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 16.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.2%
+8.8 ptssince 1990
from 75.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
−22%since 1990
from 25.8 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.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married28.5%(1,092)
Married63.1%(2,415)
Widowed2.2%(84)
Divorced6.2%(239)
Women 15+
Never married20.6%(908)
Married59.7%(2,629)
Widowed10%(442)
Divorced9.7%(425)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wanaque, New Jersey?

Wanaque, New Jersey has about 10,266 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Wanaque, New Jersey earns about $66,113 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wanaque, New Jersey expensive?

In Wanaque, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $172,800, and the typical rent is about $946 a month.

How educated are people in Wanaque, New Jersey?

About 22.3% of adults age 25 and over in Wanaque, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wanaque, New Jersey?

About 3.3% of people in Wanaque, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wanaque, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Wanaque, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 555 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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