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.

East Hanover, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

11,152

Median Agei

45.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

71%7,922

Asian

11.8%1,315

Hispanic/Latino

10.4%1,159

Black

4.2%470

Two or More

1.9%213

Other

0.6%71

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.6%214

High School Diploma

20.8%1,718

Some College (<1 yr)

3.7%302

Some College (1+ yr)

4.8%394

Associate's Degree

5.8%478

Bachelor's Degree

31.2%2,572

Master's Degree

20.5%1,689

Professional Degree

2.7%220

Doctorate

4.3%353

HS or Higher

96.3%

BA or Higher

58.6%

Graduate+

27.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$702,800

Median Renti

$2,711

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

92.2%3,647

Renter-Occupied

7.8%308

Total Units

4,037

Homeownership

92.2%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

2.3%83

$50K–$100K

0.9%31

$100K–$150K

0.9%32

$150K–$200K

0.9%32

$300K–$500K

9.9%362

$500K–$1M

75.2%2,744

$1M+

10%363

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

196

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%8

2010–2019

3.3%134

2000–2009

4%162

1990–1999

21.2%856

1980–1989

14.7%594

1970–1979

16.8%677

1960–1969

16.1%650

1950–1959

14.6%589

1940–1949

3.6%147

1939 or earlier

5.4%220

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

85%3,360

Electricity

6.2%244

Fuel Oil

5.3%211

Bottled/LP Gas

3.5%140

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$149,583

Mean Household Incomei

$202,237

Per Capita Incomei

$72,871

Poverty Ratei

2.3%

Unemploymenti

4.1%

Labor Forcei

6,373

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.9%115

$10K–$15K

0.2%7

$15K–$20K

0.5%19

$20K–$25K

2.3%92

$25K–$30K

1.6%63

$30K–$35K

1.3%53

$35K–$40K

0.6%23

$40K–$45K

0.4%15

$45K–$50K

0.9%37

$50K–$60K

3.1%124

$60K–$75K

2.7%106

$75K–$100K

9.1%359

$100K–$125K

14.2%561

$125K–$150K

10.5%415

$150K–$200K

11.9%472

$200K+

37.8%1,494

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

Programs in this community

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,79016.1%

By Region

Top Countries

India

277

China

189

Philippines

131

Mexico

Germany

Korea

United Kingdom

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,840

Avg. Commutei

25.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

6,109

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

316(3.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.8%Insured

2.2%Uninsured