Moonachie borough is located in Bergen County New Jersey. Moonachie borough has a 2024 population of 3,114. Moonachie borough is currently growing at a rate of 0.19% annually but its population has decreased by -0.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,120 in 2020.
The average household income in Moonachie borough is $117,833 with a poverty rate of 4.02%. The median age in Moonachie borough is 38.4 years: 38.2 years for males, and 38.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Moonachie borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,933 | 62.23% |
| Asian | 426 | 13.72% |
| Other race | 386 | 12.43% |
| Two or more races | 334 | 10.75% |
| Native American | 27 | 0.87% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 937 | 3.31 | 69.1 | 30.9 |
| Married | 492 | 3.51 | 75.6 | 24.4 |
| Non Family | 185 | 1.25 | 78.4 | 21.6 |
| Female | 155 | 3.65 | 66.5 | 33.5 |
| Male | 105 | 5.54 | 25.7 | 74.3 |
3.51
Average Family Size
3.31
Average Household Size
69.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 65 | 3.17% |
| Associates Degree | 142 | 6.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 393 | 19.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 169 | 8.25% |
| High School Graduate | 632 | 30.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 185 | 9.03% |
| Some College | 462 | 22.56% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,022 | 853 | 239 |
| White | 733 | 705 | 204 |
| Other Race | 318 | 234 | 78 |
| Asian | 263 | 210 | 112 |
| 2+ Races | 250 | 225 | 82 |
| Native American | 16 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.18%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 42.59%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,414 | $42,241 | $43,214 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $71,974 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,401 | $40,625 | $40,222 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,833 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,573 | $44,792 | $37,054 |
| Some College | $52,313 | $63,000 | $51,406 |
$41,573
Average Earnings
$44,792
Average Male
$37,054
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
37.83% of Moonachie borough residents speak only English, while 62.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 46.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,513 | 99 | 6.54% |
| Other | 386 | 69 | 17.88% |
| White | 920 | 17 | 1.85% |
| Native | 27 | 9 | 33.33% |
| Multiple | 317 | 1 | 0.32% |
4.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.27%
Male Poverty Rate
6.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Moonachie borough is Native, with 33.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Moonachie borough is Multiple, with 0.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.6% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.56% |
| High School | 3.32% |
| Some College | 2.81% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Female Employed | 3.71% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $118,929 | $130,400 |
| Households | $108,359 | $117,833 |
| Married Families | $132,143 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $59,992 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.2%
Male Marriage Rate
42.9%
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
71
Number of Veterans
70
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 42 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 31 |
| 65 to 74 | 28 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42 | 2.98% |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 10.66% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 2.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.07%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.1%
Labor Force Participation
66.3%
Employment Rate
4.1%
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
41.21%
Born in Moonachie borough
54.28%
Native Born
45.72%
Foreign Born
22.47%
Non Citizen
23.25%
Naturalized
54.28% of Moonachie borough residents were born in the United States, with 41.21% having been born in New Jersey. 22.47% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,144 | 6 | 0.19% |
| 2028 | 3,138 | 6 | 0.19% |
| 2027 | 3,132 | 6 | 0.19% |
| 2026 | 3,126 | 6 | 0.19% |
| 2025 | 3,120 | 6 | 0.19% |
| 2024 | 3,114 | 6 | 0.19% |
| 2023 | 3,108 | 6 | 0.19% |
| 2022 | 3,102 | -10 | -0.32% |
| 2021 | 3,112 | -8 | -0.26% |
| 2020 | 3,120 | 418 | 15.47% |
| 2019 | 2,702 | -12 | -0.44% |
| 2018 | 2,714 | -8 | -0.29% |
| 2017 | 2,722 | 5 | 0.18% |
| 2016 | 2,717 | -4 | -0.15% |
| 2015 | 2,721 | 14 | 0.52% |
| 2014 | 2,707 | 4 | 0.15% |
| 2013 | 2,703 | -6 | -0.22% |
| 2012 | 2,709 | 2 | 0.07% |
| 2011 | 2,707 | 14 | 0.52% |
| 2010 | 2,693 | 0 | 0% |