Mahwah township is located in Bergen County New Jersey. Mahwah township has a 2024 population of 25,412. Mahwah township is currently growing at a rate of 0.27% annually and its population has increased by 0.01% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 25,410 in 2020.
The average household income in Mahwah township is $173,304 with a poverty rate of 2.6%. The median age in Mahwah township is 48.1 years: 47.5 years for males, and 49.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mahwah township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,419 | 76.53% |
| Asian | 2,890 | 11.39% |
| Two or more races | 1,831 | 7.22% |
| Other race | 657 | 2.59% |
| Black or African American | 538 | 2.12% |
| Native American | 40 | 0.16% |
| 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 | 9,756 | 2.37 | 81.3 | 18.7 |
| Married | 5,576 | 3.08 | 90.4 | 9.6 |
| Non Family | 3,460 | 1.11 | 69.3 | 30.7 |
| Female | 598 | 2.95 | 68.9 | 31.1 |
| Male | 122 | 2.75 | 66.4 | 33.6 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
81.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 434 | 2.52% |
| Associates Degree | 1,051 | 6.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,298 | 36.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,000 | 23.2% |
| High School Graduate | 2,513 | 14.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 307 | 1.78% |
| Some College | 2,642 | 15.32% |
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 | 13,192 | 12,853 | 7,978 |
| Asian | 1,970 | 1,831 | 1,433 |
| Hispanic | 1,399 | 1,165 | 392 |
| 2+ Races | 826 | 808 | 411 |
| Other Race | 365 | 243 | 105 |
| Black | 196 | 173 | 115 |
| Native American | 16 | 12 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 97.82%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 72.74%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $89,182 | $108,940 | $73,590 |
| Graduate Degree | $127,115 | $160,270 | $111,774 |
| High School Graduate | $52,319 | $58,466 | $44,948 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,431 | $0 | $5,029 |
| Overall | $76,695 | $100,143 | $60,355 |
| Some College | $56,140 | $78,684 | $42,674 |
$76,695
Average Earnings
$100,143
Average Male
$60,355
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.22% of Mahwah township residents speak only English, while 19.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 7.39% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17,175 | 467 | 2.72% |
| Multiple | 1,578 | 61 | 3.87% |
| Asian | 2,657 | 54 | 2.03% |
| Hispanic | 1,931 | 10 | 0.52% |
| Black | 225 | 6 | 2.67% |
2.6%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.57%
Male Poverty Rate
3.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mahwah township is Multiple, with 3.87% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mahwah township is Hispanic, with 0.52% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.07%. Among those working part-time, it was 1.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 4.74% |
| Some College | 3.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2.9% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 8.43% |
| Male Employed | 0.63% |
| Female Employed | 0.41% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $171,825 | $214,490 |
| Households | $128,125 | $173,304 |
| Married Families | $177,766 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $71,789 | $96,668 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.8%
Male Marriage Rate
50.1%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
709
Number of Veterans
654
Male Veterans
55
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 447 |
| Korea | 51 |
| Second Gulf War | 44 |
| First Gulf War | 33 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 332 |
| 65 to 74 | 239 |
| 55 to 64 | 68 |
| 35 to 54 | 50 |
| 18 to 34 | 20 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 620 | 3.74% |
| 2+ Races | 84 | 6.61% |
| Hispanic | 64 | 3.09% |
| Native American | 2 | 7.14% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.09% |
| Black | 1 | 0.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.8%
Labor Force Participation
61.2%
Employment Rate
5.5%
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
48.56%
Born in Mahwah township
83.96%
Native Born
16.04%
Foreign Born
5.1%
Non Citizen
10.95%
Naturalized
83.96% of Mahwah township residents were born in the United States, with 48.56% having been born in New Jersey. 5.1% 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 | 25,752 | 68 | 0.26% |
| 2028 | 25,684 | 68 | 0.27% |
| 2027 | 25,616 | 68 | 0.27% |
| 2026 | 25,548 | 68 | 0.27% |
| 2025 | 25,480 | 68 | 0.27% |
| 2024 | 25,412 | 68 | 0.27% |
| 2023 | 25,344 | 68 | 0.27% |
| 2022 | 25,276 | -65 | -0.26% |
| 2021 | 25,341 | -69 | -0.27% |
| 2020 | 25,410 | -792 | -3.02% |
| 2019 | 26,202 | -81 | -0.31% |
| 2018 | 26,283 | -71 | -0.27% |
| 2017 | 26,354 | 88 | 0.34% |
| 2016 | 26,266 | -14 | -0.05% |
| 2015 | 26,280 | 51 | 0.19% |
| 2014 | 26,229 | 25 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 26,204 | 59 | 0.23% |
| 2012 | 26,145 | 90 | 0.35% |
| 2011 | 26,055 | 143 | 0.55% |
| 2010 | 25,912 | 0 | 0% |