Verona township is located in Essex County New Jersey. Verona township has a 2024 population of 14,305. Verona township is currently declining at a rate of -0.13% annually and its population has decreased by -1.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,575 in 2020.
The average household income in Verona township is $200,840 with a poverty rate of 5.03%. The median age in Verona township is 42.9 years: 42.6 years for males, and 44.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Verona township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,591 | 87.19% |
| Two or more races | 915 | 6.34% |
| Asian | 515 | 3.57% |
| Native American | 215 | 1.49% |
| Black or African American | 185 | 1.28% |
| Other race | 20 | 0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,840 | 2.47 | 77.8 | 22.2 |
| Married | 3,162 | 3.24 | 91.4 | 8.6 |
| Non Family | 2,007 | 1.14 | 60.2 | 39.8 |
| Male | 339 | 3.28 | 66.1 | 33.9 |
| Female | 332 | 2.4 | 66.3 | 33.7 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
77.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 134 | 1.31% |
| Associates Degree | 502 | 4.9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,898 | 38.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,056 | 29.81% |
| High School Graduate | 1,655 | 16.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 65 | 0.63% |
| Some College | 943 | 9.2% |
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 | 8,967 | 8,781 | 5,980 |
| Hispanic | 537 | 537 | 389 |
| Asian | 354 | 354 | 311 |
| 2+ Races | 341 | 341 | 279 |
| Black | 185 | 172 | 96 |
| Native American | 39 | 39 | 39 |
| Other Race | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american 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 | $110,474 | $118,102 | $92,692 |
| Graduate Degree | $101,667 | $126,597 | $90,030 |
| High School Graduate | $61,193 | $70,504 | $41,167 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $90,192 | $101,276 | $83,493 |
| Some College | $66,330 | $87,361 | $41,912 |
$90,192
Average Earnings
$101,276
Average Male
$83,493
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.01% of Verona township residents speak only English, while 12.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 7.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,941 | 628 | 5.26% |
| Asian | 515 | 58 | 11.26% |
| Black | 185 | 40 | 21.62% |
5.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.87%
Male Poverty Rate
6.94%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Verona township is Black, with 21.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Verona township is White, with 5.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.2% |
| High School | 19.64% |
| Some College | 6.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.17% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 27.75% |
| Female Employed | 0.95% |
| Male Employed | 0.64% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $210,351 | $257,891 |
| Households | $159,044 | $200,840 |
| Married Families | $227,333 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $67,074 | $83,959 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.1%
Male Marriage Rate
55.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
278
Number of Veterans
278
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 134 |
| First Gulf War | 31 |
| Korea | 17 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 128 |
| 65 to 74 | 94 |
| 35 to 54 | 39 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 276 | 2.79% |
| Black | 2 | 1.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.83%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.7%
Labor Force Participation
64.2%
Employment Rate
3.8%
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
59.99%
Born in Verona township
90.07%
Native Born
9.93%
Foreign Born
3.56%
Non Citizen
6.37%
Naturalized
90.07% of Verona township residents were born in the United States, with 59.99% having been born in New Jersey. 3.56% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 14,210 | -19 | -0.13% |
| 2028 | 14,229 | -19 | -0.13% |
| 2027 | 14,248 | -19 | -0.13% |
| 2026 | 14,267 | -19 | -0.13% |
| 2025 | 14,286 | -19 | -0.13% |
| 2024 | 14,305 | -19 | -0.13% |
| 2023 | 14,324 | -19 | -0.13% |
| 2022 | 14,343 | -88 | -0.61% |
| 2021 | 14,431 | -144 | -0.99% |
| 2020 | 14,575 | 1,132 | 8.42% |
| 2019 | 13,443 | 8 | 0.06% |
| 2018 | 13,435 | 13 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 13,422 | -23 | -0.17% |
| 2016 | 13,445 | -9 | -0.07% |
| 2015 | 13,454 | 77 | 0.58% |
| 2014 | 13,377 | -38 | -0.28% |
| 2013 | 13,415 | -22 | -0.16% |
| 2012 | 13,437 | -46 | -0.34% |
| 2011 | 13,483 | 28 | 0.21% |
| 2010 | 13,455 | 0 | 0% |