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.

Waldwick, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

10,164

Median Agei

40.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

74.7%7,589

Hispanic/Latino

16.5%1,679

Asian

6.9%703

Two or More

1%102

Black

0.9%91

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.8%55

High School Diploma

20.6%1,461

Some College (<1 yr)

3.2%225

Some College (1+ yr)

8.1%571

Associate's Degree

5.2%367

Bachelor's Degree

39.6%2,800

Master's Degree

15.4%1,091

Professional Degree

2.8%196

Doctorate

1.8%126

HS or Higher

97.4%

BA or Higher

59.5%

Graduate+

20%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$588,500

Median Renti

$3,446

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

87.9%3,017

Renter-Occupied

12.1%416

Total Units

3,490

Homeownership

87.9%

Vacancy Rate

1.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.6%18

$50K–$100K

0.6%17

$150K–$200K

0.3%8

$200K–$300K

0.7%20

$300K–$500K

26.8%809

$500K–$1M

70.1%2,114

$1M+

1%31

Rent Distribution

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

364

Year Built

2020 or later

0.3%12

2010–2019

7.7%267

2000–2009

0.3%10

1990–1999

4.2%146

1980–1989

3.2%113

1970–1979

7.5%263

1960–1969

12.1%424

1950–1959

41.7%1,454

1940–1949

10%349

1939 or earlier

13%452

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

85.4%2,933

Electricity

10.3%353

Fuel Oil

2.6%89

No Fuel

1.2%40

Bottled/LP Gas

0.3%11

Other

0.2%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$177,962

Mean Household Incomei

$191,487

Per Capita Incomei

$66,817

Poverty Ratei

1.4%

Unemploymenti

2.2%

Labor Forcei

5,738

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.8%27

$10K–$15K

0.5%16

$15K–$20K

0.7%24

$20K–$25K

1.2%40

$25K–$30K

0.6%20

$30K–$35K

1.2%41

$35K–$40K

1.7%59

$40K–$45K

1.7%57

$45K–$50K

0.9%32

$50K–$60K

2.7%91

$60K–$75K

4.7%160

$75K–$100K

11%379

$100K–$125K

8.7%300

$125K–$150K

6.2%212

$150K–$200K

15.3%525

$200K+

42.2%1,450

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

Avg. Tenant Renti

$615/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

27 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers14 homes93% occupied$615/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $177,962/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $53K/yr

69%

Very low income$53K–$89K/yr

23%

Low income$89K–$142K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

69% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

85% of subsidized households are minority

15% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

8% 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

1,53115.1%

By Region

Top Countries

India

197

Canada

Poland

Philippines

Korea

China

Germany

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,423

Avg. Commutei

26.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,614

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

349(4.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.4%Insured

3.6%Uninsured