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.

Wallington, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

11,889

Median Agei

38.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

70.2%8,351

Hispanic/Latino

18.9%2,249

Asian

3.9%469

Black

3%359

Two or More

2.7%318

Other

1.2%143

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.6%225

High School Diploma

29.1%2,532

Some College (<1 yr)

3.1%274

Some College (1+ yr)

11.2%973

Associate's Degree

9%782

Bachelor's Degree

25.9%2,252

Master's Degree

10.3%897

Professional Degree

1.9%165

Doctorate

0.5%44

HS or Higher

93.5%

BA or Higher

38.6%

Graduate+

12.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$528,300

Median Renti

$1,625

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

37.5%1,774

Renter-Occupied

62.5%2,952

Total Units

4,988

Homeownership

37.5%

Vacancy Rate

5.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.4%167

$50K–$100K

1.3%23

$150K–$200K

1.4%24

$200K–$300K

2.6%46

$300K–$500K

30%532

$500K–$1M

53.8%954

$1M+

1.6%28

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

147

$1,000–$1,250

538

$1,250–$1,500

476

$1,500–$2,000

875

$2,000+

724

Year Built

2020 or later

0.1%7

2010–2019

1.5%73

2000–2009

5.3%263

1990–1999

3.9%193

1980–1989

5%251

1970–1979

9.8%487

1960–1969

25.8%1,285

1950–1959

15.9%794

1940–1949

10%501

1939 or earlier

22.7%1,134

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

80.8%3,820

Electricity

10.9%513

Fuel Oil

4.5%214

Bottled/LP Gas

3.2%151

No Fuel

0.5%23

Other

0.1%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$85,862

Mean Household Incomei

$106,284

Per Capita Incomei

$42,477

Poverty Ratei

12.2%

Unemploymenti

8.3%

Labor Forcei

6,452

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.8%180

$10K–$15K

3.7%177

$15K–$20K

3.9%185

$20K–$25K

3.8%181

$25K–$30K

1.6%74

$30K–$35K

3%142

$35K–$40K

2.4%112

$40K–$45K

3.7%176

$45K–$50K

4.1%196

$50K–$60K

6.7%317

$60K–$75K

7.5%353

$75K–$100K

14.6%689

$100K–$125K

13.6%643

$125K–$150K

5.6%266

$150K–$200K

10.6%501

$200K+

11.3%534

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

$655/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers42 homes93% occupied$655/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $85,862/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $26K/yr

72%

Very low income$26K–$43K/yr

25%

Low income$43K–$69K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

92% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

64% of subsidized households are minority

31% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

41% 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

5,45945.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Poland

2,943

India

207

Philippines

137

Korea

United Kingdom

China

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,704

Avg. Commutei

29.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,916

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

182(1.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87.1%Insured

12.9%Uninsured

Wallington, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026