Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Carlstadt, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,378

Median Agei

44.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

59.1%3,771

Hispanic/Latino

23%1,466

Asian

14.7%939

Two or More

1.9%122

Other

1%65

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%15

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.6%70

High School Diploma

39.2%1,736

Some College (<1 yr)

7.2%318

Some College (1+ yr)

4.9%219

Associate's Degree

11%489

Bachelor's Degree

18.6%823

Master's Degree

11.1%492

Professional Degree

0.5%20

Doctorate

0.7%29

HS or Higher

94.8%

BA or Higher

30.8%

Graduate+

12.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$595,400

Median Renti

$1,645

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62.7%1,622

Renter-Occupied

37.3%964

Total Units

2,721

Homeownership

62.7%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

3.5%57

$200K–$300K

2.4%39

$300K–$500K

20.9%339

$500K–$1M

73.2%1,187

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

243

$1,500–$2,000

465

$2,000+

152

Year Built

2020 or later

1.1%29

2010–2019

3.2%88

2000–2009

1.9%53

1990–1999

7.2%196

1980–1989

10.5%286

1970–1979

8.9%242

1960–1969

9.7%264

1950–1959

23.3%633

1940–1949

6.1%166

1939 or earlier

28.1%764

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

88.2%2,280

Fuel Oil

6.3%164

Electricity

5%129

Other

0.5%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$115,444

Mean Household Incomei

$127,627

Per Capita Incomei

$53,290

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

7.5%

Labor Forcei

3,998

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.9%178

$10K–$15K

1.2%31

$15K–$20K

2.5%65

$20K–$25K

0.4%11

$25K–$30K

1.8%47

$30K–$35K

9.3%240

$35K–$40K

0.9%22

$40K–$45K

3.4%89

$45K–$50K

1.2%30

$50K–$60K

1.7%44

$60K–$75K

8.8%227

$75K–$100K

6.6%171

$100K–$125K

8.5%221

$125K–$150K

6.5%168

$150K–$200K

18.1%468

$200K+

22.2%574

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$748/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers32 homes93% occupied$748/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $115,444/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $35K/yr

77%

Very low income$35K–$58K/yr

10%

Low income$58K–$92K/yr

10%

Moderate / aboveOver $92K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

80% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

73% of subsidized households are minority

22% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

37% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,36221.4%

By Region

Top Countries

India

257

Poland

173

Korea

155

Philippines

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,497

Avg. Commutei

24.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,699

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

185(3.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.3%Insured

3.7%Uninsured