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 $125,224 with a poverty rate of 11.29%. The median age in Cliffside Park borough is 41 years: 38.4 years for males, and 42.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cliffside Park borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,881 | 54.27% |
| Two or more races | 4,008 | 15.67% |
| Asian | 3,402 | 13.3% |
| Other race | 2,944 | 11.51% |
| Black or African American | 845 | 3.3% |
| Native American | 500 | 1.95% |
| 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 | 10,615 | 2.41 | 49.8 | 50.2 |
| Married | 4,774 | 3.19 | 60.8 | 39.2 |
| Non Family | 4,046 | 1.15 | 42.6 | 57.4 |
| Female | 1,028 | 3.56 | 33 | 67 |
| Male | 767 | 2.64 | 42.4 | 57.6 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
49.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,368 | 7.24% |
| Associates Degree | 1,344 | 7.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,861 | 25.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,154 | 16.69% |
| High School Graduate | 4,241 | 22.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,309 | 6.93% |
| Some College | 2,620 | 13.86% |
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 | 8,904 | 7,643 | 4,151 |
| Hispanic | 5,284 | 4,305 | 1,470 |
| Asian | 3,129 | 2,911 | 1,822 |
| 2+ Races | 2,428 | 2,182 | 881 |
| Other Race | 1,929 | 1,459 | 516 |
| Black | 688 | 643 | 339 |
| Native American | 262 | 158 | 28 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 93.46%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 58.23%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $83,661 | $105,218 | $72,661 |
| Graduate Degree | $108,209 | $116,214 | $89,063 |
| High School Graduate | $35,957 | $42,078 | $26,134 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,640 | $32,558 | $35,073 |
| Overall | $62,733 | $64,695 | $59,618 |
| Some College | $48,818 | $48,872 | $48,786 |
$62,733
Average Earnings
$64,695
Average Male
$59,618
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
36% of Cliffside Park borough residents speak only English, while 64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 27.15% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,484 | 1,662 | 14.47% |
| Hispanic | 8,187 | 842 | 10.28% |
| Other | 2,838 | 400 | 14.09% |
| Native | 500 | 218 | 43.6% |
| Asian | 3,402 | 165 | 4.85% |
| Multiple | 4,008 | 160 | 3.99% |
| Black | 845 | 69 | 8.17% |
11.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.18%
Male Poverty Rate
15.37%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cliffside Park borough is Native, with 43.6% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cliffside Park borough is Multiple, with 3.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.93%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 17.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.11% |
| Some College | 5.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.22% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 11.24% |
| Female Employed | 5.56% |
| Female Unemployed | 4.61% |
| Male Employed | 2.12% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $108,594 | $141,892 |
| Households | $94,960 | $125,224 |
| Married Families | $129,455 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,924 | $89,253 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.1%
Male Marriage Rate
45.8%
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
401
Number of Veterans
401
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 137 |
| Second Gulf War | 79 |
| World War II | 52 |
| First Gulf War | 39 |
| Korea | 18 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 197 |
| 65 to 74 | 82 |
| 35 to 54 | 79 |
| 55 to 64 | 43 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 293 | 2.58% |
| Black | 66 | 9.42% |
| Hispanic | 65 | 1.06% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.66% |
| Other Race | 17 | 0.75% |
| Native American | 4 | 1.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.4%
Labor Force Participation
60.4%
Employment Rate
4.8%
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
34.62%
Born in Cliffside Park borough
54.32%
Native Born
45.68%
Foreign Born
15.23%
Non Citizen
30.45%
Naturalized
54.32% of Cliffside Park borough residents were born in the United States, with 34.62% having been born in New Jersey. 15.23% 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% |