Emerson borough is located in Bergen County New Jersey. Emerson borough has a 2024 population of 7,270. Emerson borough is currently growing at a rate of 0.26% annually but its population has decreased by -0.01% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,271 in 2020.
The average household income in Emerson borough is $181,846 with a poverty rate of 2.65%. The median age in Emerson borough is 47.9 years: 50.1 years for males, and 47.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Emerson borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,791 | 79.73% |
| Asian | 826 | 11.37% |
| Two or more races | 462 | 6.36% |
| Other race | 115 | 1.58% |
| Black or African American | 51 | 0.7% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,641 | 2.67 | 89.1 | 10.9 |
| Married | 1,923 | 3.04 | 95.9 | 4.1 |
| Non Family | 463 | 1.09 | 57.9 | 42.1 |
| Female | 239 | 2.83 | 93.7 | 6.3 |
| Male | 16 | 2.19 | 100 | 0 |
3
Average Family Size
2.67
Average Household Size
89.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 96 | 1.82% |
| Associates Degree | 402 | 7.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,949 | 36.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 962 | 18.24% |
| High School Graduate | 905 | 17.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16 | 0.3% |
| Some College | 943 | 17.88% |
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 | 4,160 | 4,084 | 2,193 |
| Asian | 673 | 659 | 501 |
| Hispanic | 329 | 307 | 115 |
| 2+ Races | 198 | 194 | 100 |
| Other Race | 84 | 66 | 46 |
| Black | 51 | 51 | 42 |
| Native American | 18 | 18 | 18 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $108,340 | $115,227 | $71,292 |
| Graduate Degree | $102,171 | $101,513 | $105,313 |
| High School Graduate | $42,917 | $0 | $43,780 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $74,515 | $91,711 | $62,361 |
| Some College | $49,750 | $61,367 | $40,156 |
$74,515
Average Earnings
$91,711
Average Male
$62,361
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.84% of Emerson borough residents speak only English, while 22.16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 9.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,554 | 180 | 3.24% |
| Black | 43 | 5 | 11.63% |
| Hispanic | 537 | 2 | 0.37% |
| Asian | 821 | 1 | 0.12% |
2.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.63%
Male Poverty Rate
2.66%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Emerson borough is Black, with 11.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Emerson borough is Asian, with 0.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 8.98% |
| Some College | 5.14% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $157,000 | $189,014 |
| Households | $153,963 | $181,846 |
| Married Families | $176,893 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $69,158 | $146,943 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
66.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
72.7%
Male Marriage Rate
60.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
260
Number of Veterans
215
Male Veterans
45
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 125 |
| Korea | 38 |
| Second Gulf War | 34 |
| First Gulf War | 34 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 100 |
| 75+ | 95 |
| 55 to 64 | 65 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 249 | 5.23% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 6.69% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 4.91% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.6%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.2%
Labor Force Participation
62.4%
Employment Rate
7.1%
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
57.24%
Born in Emerson borough
84.28%
Native Born
15.72%
Foreign Born
1.56%
Non Citizen
14.17%
Naturalized
84.28% of Emerson borough residents were born in the United States, with 57.24% having been born in New Jersey. 1.56% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,365 | 19 | 0.26% |
| 2028 | 7,346 | 19 | 0.26% |
| 2027 | 7,327 | 19 | 0.26% |
| 2026 | 7,308 | 19 | 0.26% |
| 2025 | 7,289 | 19 | 0.26% |
| 2024 | 7,270 | 19 | 0.26% |
| 2023 | 7,251 | 19 | 0.26% |
| 2022 | 7,232 | -26 | -0.36% |
| 2021 | 7,258 | -13 | -0.18% |
| 2020 | 7,271 | -325 | -4.28% |
| 2019 | 7,596 | -17 | -0.22% |
| 2018 | 7,613 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 7,613 | 29 | 0.38% |
| 2016 | 7,584 | -2 | -0.03% |
| 2015 | 7,586 | 20 | 0.26% |
| 2014 | 7,566 | 10 | 0.13% |
| 2013 | 7,556 | 37 | 0.49% |
| 2012 | 7,519 | 29 | 0.39% |
| 2011 | 7,490 | 96 | 1.3% |
| 2010 | 7,394 | 0 | 0% |