Cliffside Park borough is located in Bergen County New Jersey. Cliffside Park borough has a 2024 population of 25,638. Cliffside Park borough is currently growing at a rate of 0.27% annually and its population has increased by 0.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 25,634 in 2020.
The average household income in Cliffside Park borough is $121,448 with a poverty rate of 11.14%. The median age in Cliffside Park borough is 39.9 years: 37.9 years for males, and 41.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cliffside Park borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,733 | 57.67% |
| Two or more races | 3,677 | 14.39% |
| Asian | 3,435 | 13.45% |
| Other race | 2,778 | 10.87% |
| Black or African American | 711 | 2.78% |
| Native American | 212 | 0.83% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,526 | 2.43 | 48.3 | 51.7 |
| Married | 5,037 | 3.15 | 60.1 | 39.9 |
| Non Family | 3,870 | 1.15 | 40.8 | 59.2 |
| Female | 1,117 | 3.55 | 33.8 | 66.2 |
| Male | 502 | 2.58 | 19.9 | 80.1 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
48.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,010 | 5.42% |
| Associates Degree | 1,114 | 5.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,139 | 27.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,118 | 16.73% |
| High School Graduate | 3,797 | 20.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,340 | 7.19% |
| Some College | 3,118 | 16.73% |
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 | 8,281 | 7,245 | 3,969 |
| Hispanic | 5,969 | 5,025 | 1,709 |
| Asian | 2,989 | 2,821 | 2,020 |
| 2+ Races | 2,117 | 1,878 | 740 |
| Other Race | 1,762 | 1,306 | 478 |
| Black | 696 | 696 | 338 |
| Native American | 136 | 98 | 26 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 67.58%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $77,527 | $91,250 | $68,181 |
| Graduate Degree | $110,591 | $111,250 | $107,083 |
| High School Graduate | $36,250 | $50,272 | $25,208 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,130 | $28,719 | $24,736 |
| Overall | $63,947 | $66,076 | $61,231 |
| Some College | $50,437 | $50,833 | $47,321 |
$63,947
Average Earnings
$66,076
Average Male
$61,231
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
34.97% of Cliffside Park borough residents speak only English, while 65.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 30.86% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,754 | 1,367 | 12.71% |
| Hispanic | 9,124 | 944 | 10.35% |
| Other | 2,656 | 582 | 21.91% |
| Multiple | 3,677 | 247 | 6.72% |
| Asian | 3,435 | 240 | 6.99% |
| Black | 711 | 65 | 9.14% |
11.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.47%
Male Poverty Rate
13.66%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cliffside Park borough is Other, with 21.91% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cliffside Park borough is Multiple, with 6.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.14%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.13% |
| Some College | 8.72% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.35% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 14.6% |
| Male Unemployed | 12.22% |
| Female Employed | 5.88% |
| Male Employed | 3.66% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $110,746 | $137,629 |
| Households | $96,734 | $121,448 |
| Married Families | $127,964 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $54,286 | $86,113 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.3%
Male Marriage Rate
47.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
375
Number of Veterans
375
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 157 |
| World War II | 58 |
| First Gulf War | 39 |
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| Korea | 17 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 185 |
| 65 to 74 | 111 |
| 55 to 64 | 62 |
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 302 | 2.49% |
| Hispanic | 95 | 1.39% |
| Black | 35 | 4.92% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.55% |
| Other Race | 17 | 0.87% |
| Native American | 4 | 2.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.87%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64%
Labor Force Participation
61.7%
Employment Rate
3.6%
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
33.95%
Born in Cliffside Park borough
53.55%
Native Born
46.45%
Foreign Born
16.62%
Non Citizen
29.84%
Naturalized
53.55% of Cliffside Park borough residents were born in the United States, with 33.95% having been born in New Jersey. 16.62% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 25,978 | 68 | 0.26% |
| 2028 | 25,910 | 68 | 0.26% |
| 2027 | 25,842 | 68 | 0.26% |
| 2026 | 25,774 | 68 | 0.26% |
| 2025 | 25,706 | 68 | 0.27% |
| 2024 | 25,638 | 68 | 0.27% |
| 2023 | 25,570 | 68 | 0.27% |
| 2022 | 25,502 | -128 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 25,630 | -4 | -0.02% |
| 2020 | 25,634 | -486 | -1.86% |
| 2019 | 26,120 | 361 | 1.4% |
| 2018 | 25,759 | 1,106 | 4.49% |
| 2017 | 24,653 | 116 | 0.47% |
| 2016 | 24,537 | 47 | 0.19% |
| 2015 | 24,490 | 87 | 0.36% |
| 2014 | 24,403 | 25 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 24,378 | 72 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 24,306 | 566 | 2.38% |
| 2011 | 23,740 | 137 | 0.58% |
| 2010 | 23,603 | 0 | 0% |