Cedar Knolls is a CDP located in Morris County New Jersey. Cedar Knolls has a 2024 population of 4,878. Cedar Knolls is currently growing at a rate of 7.71% annually and its population has increased by 14.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,250 in 2020.
The average household income in Cedar Knolls is $162,359 with a poverty rate of 1.1%. The median age in Cedar Knolls is 42.5 years: 41.5 years for males, and 45.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cedar Knolls was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,320 | 79.41% |
| Asian | 744 | 17.79% |
| Black or African American | 56 | 1.34% |
| Other race | 35 | 0.84% |
| Two or more races | 26 | 0.62% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,713 | 2.42 | 59.4 | 40.6 |
| Married | 954 | 3.33 | 61.7 | 38.3 |
| Non Family | 628 | 1.05 | 56.5 | 43.5 |
| Female | 74 | 2.65 | 41.9 | 58.1 |
| Male | 57 | 2.07 | 75.4 | 24.6 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
59.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 83 | 2.74% |
| Associates Degree | 23 | 0.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 943 | 31.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 756 | 25% |
| High School Graduate | 671 | 22.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 252 | 8.33% |
| Some College | 296 | 9.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,141 | 1,953 | 1,087 |
| Asian | 467 | 467 | 445 |
| Hispanic | 354 | 207 | 115 |
| Black | 56 | 50 | 40 |
| Other Race | 35 | 5 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 19 | 19 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 95.29%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $83,173 | $68,813 | $90,568 |
| Graduate Degree | $145,330 | $145,165 | $147,736 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $215,217 | $28,561 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $46,489 | $0 | $46,284 |
| Overall | $85,813 | $113,860 | $71,750 |
| Some College | $89,250 | $103,935 | $69,010 |
$85,813
Average Earnings
$113,860
Average Male
$71,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
61.19% of Cedar Knolls residents speak only English, while 38.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 15.01% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,979 | 33 | 1.11% |
| Hispanic | 396 | 13 | 3.28% |
| Multiple | 26 | 7 | 26.92% |
| Black | 56 | 6 | 10.71% |
1.1%
Overall Poverty Rate
0.64%
Male Poverty Rate
1.54%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cedar Knolls is Multiple, with 26.92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cedar Knolls is White, with 1.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 4.09%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3.88% |
| High School | 1.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.35% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 0.49% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $157,991 | $176,876 |
| Households | $138,304 | $162,359 |
| Married Families | $159,367 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $102,000 | $137,278 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.0%
Male Marriage Rate
57.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
121
Number of Veterans
121
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 41 |
| Korea | 40 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 93 |
| 35 to 54 | 18 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 121 | 4.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
74.4%
Labor Force Participation
72.1%
Employment Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
58.45%
Born in Cedar Knolls
69.7%
Native Born
30.3%
Foreign Born
12.89%
Non Citizen
17.41%
Naturalized
69.7% of Cedar Knolls residents were born in the United States, with 58.45% having been born in New Jersey. 12.89% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,878 | 349 | 7.71% |
| 2023 | 4,529 | 348 | 8.32% |
| 2022 | 4,181 | -105 | -2.45% |
| 2021 | 4,286 | 36 | 0.85% |
| 2020 | 4,250 | 0 | 0% |