Landing is a CDP located in Morris County New Jersey. Landing has a 2024 population of 5,601. Landing is currently growing at a rate of 7.69% annually and its population has increased by 25.7% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,456 in 2020.
The average household income in Landing is $152,578 with a poverty rate of 9.14%. The median age in Landing is 36.5 years: 34.4 years for males, and 43.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Landing was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,368 | 70.15% |
| Two or more races | 658 | 13.71% |
| Black or African American | 475 | 9.89% |
| Asian | 147 | 3.06% |
| Other race | 101 | 2.1% |
| Native American | 26 | 0.54% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 26 | 0.54% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,569 | 3.06 | 79.9 | 20.1 |
| Married | 927 | 3.34 | 90.5 | 9.5 |
| Female | 331 | 3.84 | 42 | 58 |
| Non Family | 270 | 1.19 | 87 | 13 |
| Male | 41 | 2.71 | 100 | 0 |
3.42
Average Family Size
3.06
Average Household Size
79.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 51 | 1.69% |
| Associates Degree | 346 | 11.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 826 | 27.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 469 | 15.52% |
| High School Graduate | 607 | 20.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 98 | 3.24% |
| Some College | 624 | 20.66% |
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 | 2,258 | 2,214 | 987 |
| Black | 311 | 266 | 147 |
| Hispanic | 261 | 247 | 84 |
| Asian | 125 | 79 | 46 |
| 2+ Races | 103 | 103 | 39 |
| Other Race | 61 | 47 | 16 |
| Native American | 26 | 26 | 19 |
| Islander | 12 | 12 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 73.08%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $72,577 | $91,429 | $67,045 |
| Graduate Degree | $82,031 | $61,641 | $101,111 |
| High School Graduate | $58,164 | $78,182 | $35,795 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $61,659 | $75,958 | $50,167 |
| Some College | $46,299 | $74,667 | $38,993 |
$61,659
Average Earnings
$75,958
Average Male
$50,167
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.62% of Landing residents speak only English, while 14.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.18% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 658 | 199 | 30.24% |
| White | 3,132 | 110 | 3.51% |
| Black | 475 | 80 | 16.84% |
| Hispanic | 537 | 36 | 6.7% |
| Islander | 26 | 14 | 53.85% |
| Native | 26 | 7 | 26.92% |
| Asian | 147 | 7 | 4.76% |
9.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.86%
Male Poverty Rate
9.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Landing is Islander, with 53.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Landing is White, with 3.51% 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 17.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 8.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.7% |
| High School | 4.61% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.16% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 8.69% |
| Male Employed | 4.27% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $131,010 | $165,939 |
| Households | $121,003 | $152,578 |
| Married Families | $149,766 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $55,208 | $73,166 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.2%
Male Marriage Rate
46.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
84
Number of Veterans
40
Male Veterans
44
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 21 |
| Vietnam | 19 |
| Korea | 17 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 48 |
| 35 to 54 | 21 |
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71 | 2.51% |
| Native American | 13 | 50% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
54.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.3%
Labor Force Participation
67.3%
Employment Rate
1.6%
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
71.59%
Born in Landing
89.46%
Native Born
10.54%
Foreign Born
1.44%
Non Citizen
9.1%
Naturalized
89.46% of Landing residents were born in the United States, with 71.59% having been born in New Jersey. 1.44% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,601 | 400 | 7.69% |
| 2023 | 5,201 | 400 | 8.33% |
| 2022 | 4,801 | 117 | 2.5% |
| 2021 | 4,684 | 228 | 5.12% |
| 2020 | 4,456 | 0 | 0% |