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.

Tenafly, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

15,319

Median Agei

42.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

50.6%7,758

Asian

36%5,520

Hispanic/Latino

8.4%1,288

Two or More

2.9%438

Black

1.2%187

Other

0.6%93

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%35

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.6%62

High School Diploma

6.3%624

Some College (<1 yr)

1.5%145

Some College (1+ yr)

6.3%621

Associate's Degree

5.3%530

Bachelor's Degree

35.3%3,510

Master's Degree

29.5%2,934

Professional Degree

10.1%1,006

Doctorate

3.7%368

HS or Higher

98.7%

BA or Higher

78.7%

Graduate+

43.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$1,002,600

Median Renti

$3,501

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71.7%3,749

Renter-Occupied

28.3%1,478

Total Units

5,420

Homeownership

71.7%

Vacancy Rate

3.6%

Home Values

$50K–$100K

0.6%21

$100K–$150K

0.3%11

$150K–$200K

0.6%21

$200K–$300K

2.9%108

$300K–$500K

4.2%159

$500K–$1M

41.3%1,547

$1M+

50.2%1,882

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

1,262

Year Built

2020 or later

2.2%117

2010–2019

9.7%524

2000–2009

6.2%336

1990–1999

6.3%340

1980–1989

7.5%407

1970–1979

6.4%348

1960–1969

6.8%371

1950–1959

22.4%1,215

1940–1949

8%431

1939 or earlier

24.6%1,331

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

85.9%4,489

Electricity

8%420

Bottled/LP Gas

3.5%182

Fuel Oil

2.4%125

Coal

0.2%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$208,200

Mean Household Incomei

$306,119

Per Capita Incomei

$104,694

Poverty Ratei

3.5%

Unemploymenti

6.8%

Labor Forcei

7,434

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.4%128

$10K–$15K

0.6%31

$15K–$20K

0.9%45

$25K–$30K

1.8%95

$30K–$35K

1.3%69

$35K–$40K

1.7%88

$40K–$45K

2.1%111

$45K–$50K

2.4%123

$50K–$60K

2%104

$60K–$75K

0.5%26

$75K–$100K

7.1%371

$100K–$125K

7.5%393

$125K–$150K

3.9%206

$150K–$200K

13.3%695

$200K+

52.5%2,742

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

102

Avg. Tenant Renti

$539/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers25 homes91% occupied$694/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 835 homes98% occupied$428/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $208,200/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $62K/yr

78.5%

Very low income$62K–$104K/yr

17.7%

Low income$104K–$167K/yr

3.8%

Who Receives This Housing

69.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

68% of subsidized households are minority

18.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

65.3% 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

6,30141.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Korea

2,120

China

701

India

429

Philippines

Canada

Mexico

Germany

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

6,832

Avg. Commutei

39.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

6,919

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

226(2.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.9%Insured

4.1%Uninsured