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 $112,396 with a poverty rate of 2.62%. The median age in Moonachie borough is 37.3 years: 36.5 years for males, and 38.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Moonachie borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,158 | 69.77% |
| Other race | 307 | 9.93% |
| Two or more races | 287 | 9.28% |
| Asian | 270 | 8.73% |
| Black or African American | 56 | 1.81% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.48% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 950 | 3.26 | 70.3 | 29.7 |
| Married | 534 | 3.38 | 77.7 | 22.3 |
| Non Family | 172 | 1.27 | 78.5 | 21.5 |
| Female | 154 | 3.6 | 70.8 | 29.2 |
| Male | 90 | 5.7 | 10 | 90 |
3.37
Average Family Size
3.26
Average Household Size
70.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 78 | 3.8% |
| Associates Degree | 170 | 8.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 410 | 19.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 232 | 11.31% |
| High School Graduate | 638 | 31.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 94 | 4.58% |
| Some College | 429 | 20.92% |
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 | 1,147 | 1,054 | 375 |
| White | 685 | 638 | 195 |
| Other Race | 255 | 249 | 98 |
| 2+ Races | 199 | 187 | 71 |
| Asian | 168 | 136 | 62 |
| Black | 50 | 50 | 16 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 38.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,833 | $38,438 | $49,583 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,054 | $74,375 | $49,375 |
| High School Graduate | $38,804 | $41,563 | $24,922 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,271 | $0 | $6,364 |
| Overall | $47,740 | $51,500 | $46,300 |
| Some College | $53,125 | $69,412 | $48,000 |
$47,740
Average Earnings
$51,500
Average Male
$46,300
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
32.45% of Moonachie borough residents speak only English, while 67.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 52.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,697 | 69 | 4.07% |
| Other | 307 | 24 | 7.82% |
| White | 858 | 6 | 0.7% |
| Multiple | 274 | 1 | 0.36% |
2.62%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.05%
Male Poverty Rate
3.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Moonachie borough is Other, with 7.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Moonachie borough is Multiple, with 0.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 6.74% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.96% |
| Some College | 1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 4.03% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $105,286 | $120,850 |
| Households | $90,263 | $112,396 |
| Married Families | $114,286 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,571 | $62,866 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.7%
Male Marriage Rate
43.2%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
62
Number of Veterans
61
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 41 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 27 |
| 75+ | 22 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35 | 2.24% |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 9.95% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 1.63% |
| Other Race | 6 | 2.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
58.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.9%
Labor Force Participation
68.4%
Employment Rate
3.5%
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
36.24%
Born in Moonachie borough
51.76%
Native Born
48.24%
Foreign Born
24.18%
Non Citizen
24.05%
Naturalized
51.76% of Moonachie borough residents were born in the United States, with 36.24% having been born in New Jersey. 24.18% 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% |