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.

Cliffside Park, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

25,781

Median Agei

41.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

41.4%10,670

Hispanic/Latino

34.5%8,892

Asian

14.4%3,706

Two or More

4.8%1,245

Black

2.7%688

Other

2.2%571

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.7%535

High School Diploma

20.6%4,035

Some College (<1 yr)

3.4%656

Some College (1+ yr)

9.7%1,894

Associate's Degree

7.9%1,555

Bachelor's Degree

24.4%4,779

Master's Degree

11.8%2,300

Professional Degree

3.1%597

Doctorate

2.7%538

HS or Higher

86.3%

BA or Higher

42%

Graduate+

17.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$588,200

Median Renti

$1,837

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

51.4%5,448

Renter-Occupied

48.6%5,161

Total Units

11,174

Homeownership

51.4%

Vacancy Rate

5.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.2%65

$50K–$100K

0.8%45

$150K–$200K

0.9%47

$200K–$300K

4.8%259

$300K–$500K

28.6%1,557

$500K–$1M

55.7%3,037

$1M+

8%438

Rent Distribution

Under $500

284

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

119

$1,000–$1,250

261

$1,250–$1,500

763

$1,500–$2,000

1,442

$2,000+

2,016

Year Built

2020 or later

1%111

2010–2019

9.5%1,065

2000–2009

5.7%637

1990–1999

6.3%705

1980–1989

7.1%794

1970–1979

20.1%2,243

1960–1969

7.2%806

1950–1959

6.2%695

1940–1949

8.9%990

1939 or earlier

28%3,128

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

54.7%5,802

Electricity

33.8%3,587

Bottled/LP Gas

3.9%413

Fuel Oil

3.7%390

Other

3.1%330

No Fuel

0.8%87

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$93,452

Mean Household Incomei

$121,080

Per Capita Incomei

$49,073

Poverty Ratei

10.8%

Unemploymenti

4.4%

Labor Forcei

13,761

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.4%471

$10K–$15K

4.1%435

$15K–$20K

3.1%334

$20K–$25K

1.1%121

$25K–$30K

2.7%283

$30K–$35K

2.9%309

$35K–$40K

4.4%464

$40K–$45K

2.9%307

$45K–$50K

3.1%329

$50K–$60K

7%745

$60K–$75K

7.8%832

$75K–$100K

8.6%911

$100K–$125K

10.6%1,129

$125K–$150K

11.7%1,245

$150K–$200K

9.1%965

$200K+

16.3%1,729

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

741

Residentsi

1,019

Avg. Tenant Renti

$468/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

30 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers740 homes97% occupied$468/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $93,452/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $28K/yr

85%

Very low income$28K–$47K/yr

13%

Low income$47K–$75K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

65% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

52% of subsidized households are minority

24% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

79% 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

12,00346.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Korea

898

Guatemala

864

China

356

Philippines

328

India

271

Poland

115

Canada

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

12,785

Avg. Commutei

35.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

13,153

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

251(1.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.3%Insured

7.7%Uninsured