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.

Mahwah, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

25,491

Median Agei

48.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

73.8%18,808

Asian

12.5%3,189

Hispanic/Latino

7.6%1,938

Two or More

4.1%1,035

Black

1.8%463

Other

0.1%31

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%27

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.6%286

High School Diploma

14.4%2,538

Some College (<1 yr)

4%706

Some College (1+ yr)

10%1,768

Associate's Degree

5.1%897

Bachelor's Degree

33.8%5,968

Master's Degree

20.2%3,555

Professional Degree

3.3%582

Doctorate

3%533

HS or Higher

95.5%

BA or Higher

60.3%

Graduate+

26.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$606,000

Median Renti

$2,204

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

81.1%8,138

Renter-Occupied

18.9%1,893

Total Units

10,319

Homeownership

81.1%

Vacancy Rate

2.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.5%203

$50K–$100K

1.6%130

$100K–$150K

0.9%70

$150K–$200K

0.6%49

$200K–$300K

4.1%334

$300K–$500K

29.2%2,380

$500K–$1M

45.3%3,686

$1M+

15.8%1,286

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

125

$1,500–$2,000

483

$2,000+

1,112

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%73

2010–2019

3.4%353

2000–2009

6.1%632

1990–1999

21.3%2,198

1980–1989

30.8%3,183

1970–1979

12%1,235

1960–1969

8.6%886

1950–1959

7.1%737

1940–1949

1.9%201

1939 or earlier

8%821

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

86%8,628

Electricity

9%900

Fuel Oil

2.8%279

Bottled/LP Gas

2.1%214

Other

0.1%7

No Fuel

0%2

Wood

0%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$131,327

Mean Household Incomei

$177,239

Per Capita Incomei

$70,589

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

5.5%

Labor Forcei

14,102

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.3%232

$10K–$15K

1.5%154

$15K–$20K

1.4%140

$20K–$25K

2.5%247

$25K–$30K

1.8%182

$30K–$35K

1.5%150

$35K–$40K

1.3%134

$40K–$45K

3.5%353

$45K–$50K

2.4%237

$50K–$60K

1.8%185

$60K–$75K

8.9%891

$75K–$100K

11.1%1,114

$100K–$125K

7.9%797

$125K–$150K

8.6%865

$150K–$200K

14.2%1,427

$200K+

29.1%2,923

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

109

Residentsi

237

Avg. Tenant Renti

$625/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

60 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers108 homes93% occupied$625/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 $131,327/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $39K/yr

61%

Very low income$39K–$66K/yr

27%

Who Receives This Housing

77% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

62% of subsidized households are minority

17% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

29% 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

4,21716.5%

By Region

Top Countries

India

884

Korea

503

Philippines

319

China

262

Poland

United Kingdom

Germany

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

12,918

Avg. Commutei

28.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

13,324

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

707(3.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.8%Insured

2.2%Uninsured

Mahwah, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026