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.

Boonton Township, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,854

Median Agei

39.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

70.3%6,220

Hispanic/Latino

12.9%1,145

Asian

6.5%572

Two or More

5.2%458

Black

4.7%415

Other

0.5%44

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.3%17

High School Diploma

23.6%1,431

Some College (<1 yr)

5.2%313

Some College (1+ yr)

9.4%571

Associate's Degree

6.7%406

Bachelor's Degree

33.8%2,047

Master's Degree

11.3%681

Professional Degree

3.6%215

Doctorate

1.5%88

HS or Higher

95.3%

BA or Higher

50.1%

Graduate+

16.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$495,400

Median Renti

$1,849

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62.1%2,185

Renter-Occupied

37.9%1,333

Total Units

3,787

Homeownership

62.1%

Vacancy Rate

7.1%

Home Values

$50K–$100K

0.4%9

$100K–$150K

1.2%26

$150K–$200K

0.5%12

$200K–$300K

2.7%60

$300K–$500K

46.7%1,020

$500K–$1M

47%1,026

$1M+

1.5%32

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

130

$1,500–$2,000

566

$2,000+

481

Year Built

2010–2019

4%151

2000–2009

4.8%180

1990–1999

2.6%100

1980–1989

8.8%332

1970–1979

6.3%239

1960–1969

16.1%608

1950–1959

17.2%652

1940–1949

8.4%320

1939 or earlier

31.8%1,205

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

74.7%2,627

Electricity

11.8%416

Fuel Oil

10%351

Bottled/LP Gas

3.2%113

No Fuel

0.3%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$114,302

Mean Household Incomei

$123,257

Per Capita Incomei

$50,298

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

6.9%

Labor Forcei

5,036

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.7%271

$10K–$15K

0.7%26

$15K–$20K

3.3%116

$20K–$25K

1.7%59

$25K–$30K

6.5%230

$30K–$35K

1%36

$35K–$40K

1.1%37

$40K–$45K

1%34

$45K–$50K

2.7%95

$50K–$60K

2.5%88

$60K–$75K

5%177

$75K–$100K

13.7%482

$100K–$125K

7.9%279

$125K–$150K

10.9%383

$150K–$200K

18%633

$200K+

16.3%572

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

252

Residentsi

471

Avg. Tenant Renti

$623/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

28 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers252 homes94% occupied$623/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $114,302/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $34K/yr

73%

Very low income$34K–$57K/yr

20%

Low income$57K–$91K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $91K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

73% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

59% of subsidized households are minority

16% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

34% 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

1,27714.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Poland

123

India

116

Philippines

United Kingdom

China

Guatemala

Korea

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,644

Avg. Commutei

22.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,690

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

167(2.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.1%Insured

5.9%Uninsured