Leonia borough is located in Bergen County New Jersey. Leonia borough has a 2024 population of 9,355. Leonia borough is currently growing at a rate of 0.56% annually and its population has increased by 0.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,297 in 2020.
The average household income in Leonia borough is $162,933 with a poverty rate of 4.38%. The median age in Leonia borough is 45.4 years: 43.6 years for males, and 47.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Leonia borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,922 | 42.29% |
| Asian | 3,464 | 37.36% |
| Two or more races | 1,400 | 15.1% |
| Other race | 274 | 2.95% |
| Black or African American | 192 | 2.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.19% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.03% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,433 | 2.7 | 67.3 | 32.7 |
| Married | 2,123 | 3.28 | 77.9 | 22.1 |
| Non Family | 935 | 1.18 | 48.2 | 51.8 |
| Male | 194 | 2.96 | 69.6 | 30.4 |
| Female | 181 | 3.34 | 39.2 | 60.8 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.7
Average Household Size
67.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 78 | 1.18% |
| Associates Degree | 577 | 8.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,575 | 39.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,451 | 22.01% |
| High School Graduate | 731 | 11.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 397 | 6.02% |
| Some College | 784 | 11.89% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2,453 | 2,332 | 1,715 |
| White | 2,350 | 2,323 | 1,532 |
| Hispanic | 1,409 | 1,106 | 643 |
| 2+ Races | 882 | 610 | 357 |
| Other Race | 193 | 193 | 74 |
| Black | 144 | 133 | 12 |
| Islander | 18 | 18 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 69.91%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $76,414 | $86,107 | $62,308 |
| Graduate Degree | $117,009 | $139,722 | $99,583 |
| High School Graduate | $48,652 | $58,309 | $33,553 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,637 | $0 | $38,703 |
| Overall | $74,116 | $80,878 | $63,125 |
| Some College | $55,764 | $62,649 | $54,286 |
$74,116
Average Earnings
$80,878
Average Male
$63,125
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
46.6% of Leonia borough residents speak only English, while 53.4% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 31.09% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,104 | 194 | 6.25% |
| Asian | 3,464 | 117 | 3.38% |
| Black | 192 | 76 | 39.58% |
| Hispanic | 2,145 | 18 | 0.84% |
4.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.26%
Male Poverty Rate
4.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Leonia borough is Black, with 39.58% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Leonia borough is Hispanic, with 0.84% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.61%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.06%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 8.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.84% |
| Some College | 4.11% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.81% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 47.96% |
| Male Employed | 3.2% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $128,571 | $188,317 |
| Households | $110,679 | $162,933 |
| Married Families | $143,287 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $55,268 | $90,710 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
63.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.8%
Male Marriage Rate
65.0%
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
241
Number of Veterans
241
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 78 |
| Second Gulf War | 70 |
| First Gulf War | 36 |
| Korea | 14 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 116 |
| 35 to 54 | 66 |
| 65 to 74 | 29 |
| 18 to 34 | 20 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 153 | 4.79% |
| Asian | 37 | 1.36% |
| 2+ Races | 33 | 3.49% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 2.09% |
| Black | 18 | 12.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.8%
Labor Force Participation
63.7%
Employment Rate
4.6%
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
24.92%
Born in Leonia borough
56.31%
Native Born
43.69%
Foreign Born
16.19%
Non Citizen
27.5%
Naturalized
56.31% of Leonia borough residents were born in the United States, with 24.92% having been born in New Jersey. 16.19% 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 | 9,615 | 52 | 0.54% |
| 2028 | 9,563 | 52 | 0.55% |
| 2027 | 9,511 | 52 | 0.55% |
| 2026 | 9,459 | 52 | 0.55% |
| 2025 | 9,407 | 52 | 0.56% |
| 2024 | 9,355 | 52 | 0.56% |
| 2023 | 9,303 | 52 | 0.56% |
| 2022 | 9,251 | -22 | -0.24% |
| 2021 | 9,273 | -24 | -0.26% |
| 2020 | 9,297 | 262 | 2.9% |
| 2019 | 9,035 | -39 | -0.43% |
| 2018 | 9,074 | -32 | -0.35% |
| 2017 | 9,106 | 18 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 9,088 | -10 | -0.11% |
| 2015 | 9,098 | 26 | 0.29% |
| 2014 | 9,072 | 12 | 0.13% |
| 2013 | 9,060 | 22 | 0.24% |
| 2012 | 9,038 | 28 | 0.31% |
| 2011 | 9,010 | 56 | 0.63% |
| 2010 | 8,954 | 0 | 0% |