Wallington borough is located in Bergen County New Jersey. Wallington borough has a 2024 population of 11,857. Wallington borough is currently growing at a rate of 0.27% annually and its population has increased by 0.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,846 in 2020.
The average household income in Wallington borough is $103,320 with a poverty rate of 12.1%. The median age in Wallington borough is 39 years: 37.4 years for males, and 43 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wallington borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,705 | 73.62% |
| Two or more races | 1,187 | 10.04% |
| Other race | 969 | 8.19% |
| Black or African American | 523 | 4.42% |
| Asian | 430 | 3.64% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,905 | 2.41 | 38.7 | 61.3 |
| Married | 2,330 | 3.15 | 48.8 | 51.2 |
| Non Family | 1,788 | 1.26 | 29.4 | 70.6 |
| Female | 610 | 2.84 | 25.4 | 74.6 |
| Male | 177 | 2.84 | 46.3 | 53.7 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
38.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 393 | 4.54% |
| Associates Degree | 897 | 10.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,213 | 25.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 980 | 11.33% |
| High School Graduate | 2,689 | 31.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 187 | 2.16% |
| Some College | 1,288 | 14.9% |
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 | 6,301 | 5,861 | 2,107 |
| Hispanic | 1,575 | 1,508 | 645 |
| 2+ Races | 764 | 708 | 468 |
| Other Race | 545 | 485 | 150 |
| Asian | 341 | 341 | 308 |
| Black | 311 | 298 | 88 |
| Native American | 11 | 11 | 11 |
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 | $68,601 | $74,808 | $52,984 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,207 | $60,781 | $65,938 |
| High School Graduate | $48,261 | $57,212 | $28,889 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $69,028 | $81,125 | $26,000 |
| Overall | $57,984 | $73,244 | $42,961 |
| Some College | $59,803 | $83,295 | $43,750 |
$57,984
Average Earnings
$73,244
Average Male
$42,961
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
37.72% of Wallington borough residents speak only English, while 62.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 43.61% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,187 | 881 | 10.76% |
| Hispanic | 2,332 | 310 | 13.29% |
| Other | 969 | 224 | 23.12% |
| Multiple | 1,177 | 185 | 15.72% |
| Black | 522 | 101 | 19.35% |
12.1%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.56%
Male Poverty Rate
12.68%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wallington borough is Other, with 23.12% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wallington borough is White, with 10.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.39%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 17.52% |
| Some College | 8.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.57% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 39.5% |
| Male Unemployed | 26.4% |
| Female Employed | 7.96% |
| Male Employed | 4.24% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $93,259 | $119,261 |
| Households | $82,422 | $103,320 |
| Married Families | $102,450 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $62,500 | $70,635 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.5%
Male Marriage Rate
51.4%
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
195
Number of Veterans
168
Male Veterans
27
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 59 |
| Vietnam | 52 |
| First Gulf War | 51 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 59 |
| 65 to 74 | 41 |
| 75+ | 36 |
| 55 to 64 | 31 |
| 18 to 34 | 28 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 144 | 1.97% |
| Hispanic | 39 | 2.3% |
| Other Race | 24 | 3.88% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 1.93% |
| Black | 12 | 3.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.6%
Labor Force Participation
59.7%
Employment Rate
9%
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
45.18%
Born in Wallington borough
57.35%
Native Born
42.65%
Foreign Born
17.07%
Non Citizen
25.57%
Naturalized
57.35% of Wallington borough residents were born in the United States, with 45.18% having been born in New Jersey. 17.07% 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 | 12,017 | 32 | 0.27% |
| 2028 | 11,985 | 32 | 0.27% |
| 2027 | 11,953 | 32 | 0.27% |
| 2026 | 11,921 | 32 | 0.27% |
| 2025 | 11,889 | 32 | 0.27% |
| 2024 | 11,857 | 32 | 0.27% |
| 2023 | 11,825 | 32 | 0.27% |
| 2022 | 11,793 | -24 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 11,817 | -29 | -0.24% |
| 2020 | 11,846 | 351 | 3.05% |
| 2019 | 11,495 | -49 | -0.42% |
| 2018 | 11,544 | -38 | -0.33% |
| 2017 | 11,582 | 28 | 0.24% |
| 2016 | 11,554 | -11 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 11,565 | 31 | 0.27% |
| 2014 | 11,534 | 23 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 11,511 | 43 | 0.37% |
| 2012 | 11,468 | 32 | 0.28% |
| 2011 | 11,436 | 90 | 0.79% |
| 2010 | 11,346 | 0 | 0% |