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.

Palisades Park, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

20,290

Median Agei

42.9

Race & Ethnicityi

Asian

54.5%11,062

Hispanic/Latino

22.3%4,523

White

19.2%3,901

Black

2.6%522

Two or More

1.1%218

Other

0.2%36

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%27

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.9%305

High School Diploma

17.8%2,807

Some College (<1 yr)

3.1%483

Some College (1+ yr)

9%1,425

Associate's Degree

5.4%861

Bachelor's Degree

38%6,011

Master's Degree

9.6%1,513

Professional Degree

2.6%418

Doctorate

0.7%115

HS or Higher

88.2%

BA or Higher

51%

Graduate+

12.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$719,600

Median Renti

$2,009

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

35.5%2,652

Renter-Occupied

64.5%4,820

Total Units

7,614

Homeownership

35.5%

Vacancy Rate

1.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.3%34

$50K–$100K

0.5%13

$100K–$150K

0.3%7

$200K–$300K

3.1%83

$300K–$500K

18.7%495

$500K–$1M

66.3%1,757

$1M+

9.9%263

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

152

$1,000–$1,250

244

$1,250–$1,500

438

$1,500–$2,000

1,500

$2,000+

2,390

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%55

2010–2019

8%607

2000–2009

21.4%1,628

1990–1999

6.1%465

1980–1989

9.2%704

1970–1979

10.3%783

1960–1969

11.4%866

1950–1959

12.9%980

1940–1949

9.5%727

1939 or earlier

10.5%799

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

73.3%5,479

Electricity

16.9%1,262

Bottled/LP Gas

5.5%410

Fuel Oil

3.3%246

Other

0.7%52

Solar

0.2%13

No Fuel

0.1%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$94,743

Mean Household Incomei

$126,777

Per Capita Incomei

$46,914

Poverty Ratei

9.4%

Unemploymenti

5.6%

Labor Forcei

12,029

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.7%354

$10K–$15K

1.4%103

$15K–$20K

4.2%315

$20K–$25K

3.3%247

$25K–$30K

0.7%50

$30K–$35K

2.1%155

$35K–$40K

3.4%257

$40K–$45K

2.2%161

$45K–$50K

1.8%132

$50K–$60K

5%377

$60K–$75K

12.1%904

$75K–$100K

12.8%953

$100K–$125K

9.3%693

$125K–$150K

8.4%630

$150K–$200K

14.3%1,069

$200K+

14.3%1,072

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

174

Residentsi

224

Avg. Tenant Renti

$389/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

24 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers174 homes92% occupied$389/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $94,743/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $28K/yr

95%

Very low income$28K–$47K/yr

Low income$47K–$76K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

68% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

84% of subsidized households are minority

22% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

84% 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

12,03059.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Korea

7,070

Guatemala

1,270

China

444

Philippines

155

Mexico

Poland

India

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

11,148

Avg. Commutei

30.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

11,357

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

558(3.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

86.1%Insured

13.9%Uninsured

Palisades Park, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026