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.

Lyndhurst, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

22,463

Median Agei

40.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

60.6%13,617

Hispanic/Latino

29.1%6,538

Asian

4.8%1,073

Two or More

3.1%697

Black

2%450

Other

0.4%88

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.6%416

High School Diploma

26.1%4,223

Some College (<1 yr)

4.3%687

Some College (1+ yr)

8.2%1,323

Associate's Degree

10.2%1,646

Bachelor's Degree

27.2%4,388

Master's Degree

10.6%1,712

Professional Degree

1.8%285

Doctorate

2.4%391

HS or Higher

93.3%

BA or Higher

42%

Graduate+

14.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$524,400

Median Renti

$1,796

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

59.6%5,490

Renter-Occupied

40.4%3,718

Total Units

9,704

Homeownership

59.6%

Vacancy Rate

5.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.8%100

$50K–$100K

1.1%61

$100K–$150K

0.8%46

$200K–$300K

2.8%155

$300K–$500K

39.1%2,147

$500K–$1M

52.7%2,892

$1M+

1.6%89

Rent Distribution

Under $500

101

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

208

$1,250–$1,500

700

$1,500–$2,000

1,046

$2,000+

1,387

Year Built

2010–2019

6.7%648

2000–2009

6%584

1990–1999

5.8%566

1980–1989

4.9%479

1970–1979

7.5%727

1960–1969

11.9%1,154

1950–1959

17.7%1,718

1940–1949

9%871

1939 or earlier

30.5%2,957

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

76.7%7,065

Electricity

15.9%1,467

Bottled/LP Gas

3.7%338

Fuel Oil

2.5%232

No Fuel

0.6%56

Solar

0.3%31

Other

0.2%19

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$111,711

Mean Household Incomei

$134,479

Per Capita Incomei

$54,095

Poverty Ratei

7.1%

Unemploymenti

5.9%

Labor Forcei

13,643

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.5%412

$10K–$15K

3.8%348

$15K–$20K

1.1%99

$20K–$25K

1.7%157

$25K–$30K

1.5%135

$30K–$35K

2%182

$35K–$40K

1.7%156

$40K–$45K

2.1%190

$45K–$50K

3.4%314

$50K–$60K

2%185

$60K–$75K

10.2%936

$75K–$100K

12.7%1,171

$100K–$125K

11.8%1,085

$125K–$150K

9%826

$150K–$200K

12.5%1,149

$200K+

20.2%1,863

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

240

Residentsi

325

Avg. Tenant Renti

$424/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

11 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers240 homes93% occupied$424/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $111,711/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $34K/yr

83%

Very low income$34K–$56K/yr

16%

Who Receives This Housing

64% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

52% of subsidized households are minority

37% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

73% 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

5,16923%

By Region

Top Countries

Poland

219

India

183

Philippines

181

Korea

156

China

107

Mexico

United Kingdom

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

12,630

Avg. Commutei

29 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

12,834

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

577(3.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.2%Insured

4.8%Uninsured