Little Falls township is located in Passaic County New Jersey. Little Falls township has a 2024 population of 14,705. Little Falls township is currently growing at a rate of 2.13% annually and its population has increased by 3.01% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,275 in 2020.
The average household income in Little Falls township is $146,835 with a poverty rate of 3.59%. The median age in Little Falls township is 43.8 years: 43.3 years for males, and 44.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Little Falls township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,755 | 75.44% |
| Two or more races | 1,184 | 8.31% |
| Asian | 1,101 | 7.72% |
| Other race | 760 | 5.33% |
| Black or African American | 410 | 2.88% |
| Native American | 46 | 0.32% |
| 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 | 5,597 | 2.17 | 71.7 | 28.3 |
| Married | 2,796 | 2.91 | 84.5 | 15.5 |
| Non Family | 2,146 | 1.09 | 51.8 | 48.2 |
| Female | 449 | 2.66 | 78 | 22 |
| Male | 206 | 2.31 | 92.2 | 7.8 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.17
Average Household Size
71.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 98 | 1.02% |
| Associates Degree | 682 | 7.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,058 | 31.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,544 | 16.11% |
| High School Graduate | 2,321 | 24.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 217 | 2.26% |
| Some College | 1,662 | 17.35% |
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 | 6,972 | 6,787 | 3,273 |
| Hispanic | 1,598 | 1,510 | 697 |
| 2+ Races | 754 | 730 | 272 |
| Asian | 677 | 635 | 408 |
| Other Race | 553 | 538 | 254 |
| Black | 148 | 148 | 109 |
| Native American | 27 | 27 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 73.65%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $89,007 | $100,267 | $70,861 |
| Graduate Degree | $96,667 | $111,094 | $82,135 |
| High School Graduate | $57,932 | $72,149 | $34,732 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $60,585 | $0 | $60,612 |
| Overall | $71,039 | $85,242 | $57,500 |
| Some College | $54,151 | $72,006 | $40,543 |
$71,039
Average Earnings
$85,242
Average Male
$57,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.92% of Little Falls township residents speak only English, while 20.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.98% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,654 | 402 | 4.65% |
| Black | 141 | 17 | 12.06% |
| Hispanic | 2,054 | 17 | 0.83% |
3.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.33%
Male Poverty Rate
3.85%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Little Falls township is Black, with 12.06% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Little Falls township is Hispanic, with 0.83% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.42%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 7.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.44% |
| High School | 2.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.26% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 10.59% |
| Female Unemployed | 5.73% |
| Male Employed | 2.96% |
| Female Employed | 0.86% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $153,338 | $177,215 |
| Households | $126,518 | $146,835 |
| Married Families | $165,538 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $83,636 | $97,208 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.4%
Male Marriage Rate
41.2%
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
448
Number of Veterans
448
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 168 |
| Second Gulf War | 99 |
| Korea | 49 |
| World War II | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 164 |
| 35 to 54 | 110 |
| 65 to 74 | 90 |
| 55 to 64 | 55 |
| 18 to 34 | 29 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 381 | 4% |
| Hispanic | 67 | 3.58% |
| 2+ Races | 50 | 5.61% |
| Black | 17 | 4.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.82%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.2%
Labor Force Participation
63.7%
Employment Rate
6.5%
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
62.13%
Born in Little Falls township
83.56%
Native Born
16.44%
Foreign Born
3.3%
Non Citizen
13.15%
Naturalized
83.56% of Little Falls township residents were born in the United States, with 62.13% having been born in New Jersey. 3.3% 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 | 16,235 | 306 | 1.92% |
| 2028 | 15,929 | 306 | 1.96% |
| 2027 | 15,623 | 306 | 2% |
| 2026 | 15,317 | 306 | 2.04% |
| 2025 | 15,011 | 306 | 2.08% |
| 2024 | 14,705 | 306 | 2.13% |
| 2023 | 14,399 | 306 | 2.17% |
| 2022 | 14,093 | -56 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 14,149 | -126 | -0.88% |
| 2020 | 14,275 | -200 | -1.38% |
| 2019 | 14,475 | -89 | -0.61% |
| 2018 | 14,564 | 71 | 0.49% |
| 2017 | 14,493 | 35 | 0.24% |
| 2016 | 14,458 | 75 | 0.52% |
| 2015 | 14,383 | -29 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 14,412 | -47 | -0.33% |
| 2013 | 14,459 | -17 | -0.12% |
| 2012 | 14,476 | -16 | -0.11% |
| 2011 | 14,492 | 63 | 0.44% |
| 2010 | 14,429 | 0 | 0% |