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.

Glen Rock, NJ

Census

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

12,154population

39.7median age

This community is a community of 12,154 with a median age of 39.7. The population is predominantly White (75.1%) with a significant Asian community (15%). Median household income is $215,096. 97.2% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 73.1% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 90.2%, with a median home value of $856,900.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

75.1%9,129

Asian

15%1,819

Hispanic/Latino

6.4%782

Two or More

2.6%316

Other

0.6%69

Black

0.3%32

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.9%140

High School Diploma

10.7%778

Some College (<1 yr)

3.5%253

Some College (1+ yr)

6%439

Associate's Degree

2%146

Bachelor's Degree

37.7%2,750

Master's Degree

23.4%1,707

Professional Degree

8.7%636

Doctorate

3.4%247

HS or Higher

97.2%

BA or Higher

73.1%

Graduate+

35.5%

Housingi

$856,900median home value

$1,930median rent

90.2%homeownership

3,696total units

1.8%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 90.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.3%44

$50K–$100K

0.5%16

$100K–$150K

0.5%15

$150K–$200K

0.9%31

$300K–$500K

5.1%167

$500K–$1M

63.4%2,074

$1M+

28.3%925

Rent Distribution

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

188

$2,000+

152

Year Built

2020 or later

1.9%69

2010–2019

3.7%135

2000–2009

5%183

1990–1999

2.2%82

1980–1989

4.4%161

1970–1979

0.9%34

1960–1969

7.1%264

1950–1959

30.1%1,113

1940–1949

11.1%410

1939 or earlier

33.7%1,245

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

88.7%3,219

Electricity

7.8%283

Bottled/LP Gas

2.3%83

Fuel Oil

0.7%24

Other

0.6%20

Household Economyi

$215,096median household income

$83,336per capita income

1.3%poverty rate

5.9%unemployment

6,087labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.9%31

$10K–$15K

0.3%10

$15K–$20K

0.6%22

$20K–$25K

0.8%29

$25K–$30K

0.6%22

$30K–$35K

2.8%101

$35K–$40K

0.6%23

$40K–$45K

0.7%26

$45K–$50K

0.4%16

$50K–$60K

1.9%68

$60K–$75K

2.5%90

$75K–$100K

5.3%192

$100K–$125K

10.3%373

$125K–$150K

7%255

$150K–$200K

11.1%402

$200K+

54.3%1,969

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

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

811/PRAC6 homes

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,09117.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Korea

348

India

148

China

Mexico

Philippines

Poland

Canada

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,589

Avg. Commutei

36.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,660

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

448(5.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.1%Insured

1.9%Uninsured