Palisades Park borough is located in Bergen County New Jersey. Palisades Park borough has a 2024 population of 20,119. Palisades Park borough is currently growing at a rate of 0.08% annually but its population has decreased by -0.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20,285 in 2020.
The average household income in Palisades Park borough is $120,465 with a poverty rate of 12.07%. The median age in Palisades Park borough is 41.9 years: 42.2 years for males, and 41.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Palisades Park borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 12,676 | 62.66% |
| White | 4,836 | 23.9% |
| Other race | 1,335 | 6.6% |
| Two or more races | 923 | 4.56% |
| Black or African American | 447 | 2.21% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0% |
Asian
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,119 | 2.84 | 37.5 | 62.5 |
| Married | 3,470 | 3.33 | 46.9 | 53.1 |
| Non Family | 1,667 | 1.33 | 27.5 | 72.5 |
| Female | 1,506 | 3.25 | 30 | 70 |
| Male | 476 | 3.23 | 27.7 | 72.3 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.84
Average Household Size
37.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 319 | 2.06% |
| Associates Degree | 791 | 5.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,601 | 42.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,860 | 12.04% |
| High School Graduate | 3,189 | 20.64% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,033 | 6.69% |
| Some College | 1,657 | 10.72% |
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 | 10,184 | 9,770 | 6,649 |
| Hispanic | 2,557 | 1,853 | 635 |
| White | 2,340 | 2,106 | 942 |
| Other Race | 804 | 529 | 226 |
| 2+ Races | 700 | 509 | 182 |
| Black | 297 | 297 | 164 |
| Native American | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Islander | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,101 | $66,348 | $54,933 |
| Graduate Degree | $92,326 | $92,621 | $92,067 |
| High School Graduate | $34,442 | $34,407 | $34,489 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,953 | $33,115 | $23,281 |
| Overall | $52,278 | $55,432 | $49,689 |
| Some College | $51,019 | $60,156 | $44,306 |
$52,278
Average Earnings
$55,432
Average Male
$49,689
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
25.12% of Palisades Park borough residents speak only English, while 74.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 51.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 12,676 | 1,316 | 10.38% |
| White | 3,311 | 646 | 19.51% |
| Hispanic | 3,774 | 458 | 12.14% |
| Other | 1,335 | 141 | 10.56% |
| Multiple | 923 | 135 | 14.63% |
| Native | 13 | 13 | 100% |
| Black | 447 | 9 | 2.01% |
12.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.18%
Male Poverty Rate
12.85%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Palisades Park borough is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Palisades Park borough is Black, with 2.01% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.8%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.57% |
| Some College | 13.03% |
| High School | 11.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.4% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 9.91% |
| Female Employed | 4.83% |
| Male Employed | 3.32% |
| Male Unemployed | 2.85% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $109,196 | $132,014 |
| Households | $93,250 | $120,465 |
| Married Families | $117,455 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $52,969 | $68,095 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.5%
Male Marriage Rate
42.9%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
414
Number of Veterans
369
Male Veterans
45
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 196 |
| First Gulf War | 125 |
| Second Gulf War | 58 |
| Korea | 13 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 198 |
| 35 to 54 | 136 |
| 65 to 74 | 50 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 198 | 1.76% |
| White | 142 | 3.52% |
| Hispanic | 116 | 3.73% |
| Other Race | 63 | 6.68% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 1.06% |
| Black | 1 | 0.24% |
| Islander | 1 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0.24%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.7%
Labor Force Participation
63.8%
Employment Rate
5.8%
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
23.67%
Born in Palisades Park borough
39.82%
Native Born
60.18%
Foreign Born
25.16%
Non Citizen
35.03%
Naturalized
39.82% of Palisades Park borough residents were born in the United States, with 23.67% having been born in New Jersey. 25.16% 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 | 20,204 | 17 | 0.08% |
| 2028 | 20,187 | 17 | 0.08% |
| 2027 | 20,170 | 17 | 0.08% |
| 2026 | 20,153 | 17 | 0.08% |
| 2025 | 20,136 | 17 | 0.08% |
| 2024 | 20,119 | 17 | 0.08% |
| 2023 | 20,102 | 17 | 0.08% |
| 2022 | 20,085 | -87 | -0.43% |
| 2021 | 20,172 | -113 | -0.56% |
| 2020 | 20,285 | -431 | -2.08% |
| 2019 | 20,716 | -5 | -0.02% |
| 2018 | 20,721 | 110 | 0.53% |
| 2017 | 20,611 | 120 | 0.59% |
| 2016 | 20,491 | 50 | 0.24% |
| 2015 | 20,441 | 104 | 0.51% |
| 2014 | 20,337 | 36 | 0.18% |
| 2013 | 20,301 | 259 | 1.29% |
| 2012 | 20,042 | 258 | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 19,784 | 172 | 0.88% |
| 2010 | 19,612 | 0 | 0% |