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.

Closter, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,606

Median Agei

39.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

48.8%4,203

Asian

31%2,672

Hispanic/Latino

11.1%958

Two or More

6.2%531

Black

2%172

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%46

Other

0.3%24

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.9%102

High School Diploma

12.5%683

Some College (<1 yr)

3.4%186

Some College (1+ yr)

5.3%291

Associate's Degree

4.9%269

Bachelor's Degree

37.7%2,060

Master's Degree

18%981

Professional Degree

7.7%421

Doctorate

2.9%158

HS or Higher

94.3%

BA or Higher

66.3%

Graduate+

28.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$871,300

Median Renti

$2,721

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

81.5%2,162

Renter-Occupied

18.5%492

Total Units

2,834

Homeownership

81.5%

Vacancy Rate

6.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.4%30

$150K–$200K

0.9%19

$300K–$500K

4%86

$500K–$1M

59.1%1,278

$1M+

34.6%749

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

321

Year Built

2020 or later

1.4%39

2010–2019

6.8%192

2000–2009

3.2%92

1990–1999

6.8%193

1980–1989

8%228

1970–1979

8.4%238

1960–1969

13.9%395

1950–1959

21.1%599

1940–1949

7.5%213

1939 or earlier

22.8%645

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

82.7%2,194

Electricity

8.3%220

Bottled/LP Gas

4.4%118

Fuel Oil

4.3%115

No Fuel

0.3%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$190,469

Mean Household Incomei

$258,840

Per Capita Incomei

$79,250

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

3.3%

Labor Forcei

4,492

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.6%68

$10K–$15K

1.6%43

$15K–$20K

0.9%25

$20K–$25K

0.5%12

$25K–$30K

3.1%81

$30K–$35K

0.5%12

$35K–$40K

0.6%17

$40K–$45K

0.4%10

$45K–$50K

1.5%41

$50K–$60K

3.9%103

$60K–$75K

6%160

$75K–$100K

8.3%220

$100K–$125K

6.2%164

$125K–$150K

7.6%203

$150K–$200K

8.6%228

$200K+

47.7%1,267

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

$533/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers17 homes94% occupied$602/mo rent

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

811/PRAC19 homes91% occupied$472/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $190,469/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $57K/yr

94%

Very low income$57K–$95K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

44.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

41.4% of subsidized households are minority

58.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

26.7% 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

2,79032.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Korea

1,143

India

144

China

Mexico

Guatemala

United Kingdom

Germany

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,266

Avg. Commutei

33.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,345

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

107(1.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.3%Insured

2.7%Uninsured