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Montclair township

County:
Essex County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
6.238
State:
New Jersey

Montclair township is located in Essex County, New Jersey. Montclair township has a 2026 population of 42,280. Montclair township is currently growing at a rate of 1.44% annually and its population has increased by 6.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 39,849 in 2020.

The median household income in Montclair township is $151,075 with a poverty rate of 7.52%. The median age in Montclair township is 39.9 years: 37.6 years for males, and 42.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 99.3 males.

42.3K
Total Population
6,778
Density (mi²)
602 1.44%
Growth

Montclair township Population

Montclair township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202642,2806021.44%
202541,6786021.47%
202441,0766021.49%
202340,4743540.88%
202240,12000%
202140,1202710.68%
202039,849-165-0.41%
201938,72430.01%
201838,721300.08%
201738,6911890.49%
201638,5026401.69%
201537,862280.07%
201437,834460.12%
201337,788400.11%
201237,748-50-0.13%
201137,7981290.34%
201037,686140.04%

Median Age

Overall: 39.9 years
Female: 42.5 years
Male: 37.6 years

Montclair township Adults

There are 30,241 adults, (6,068 of whom are seniors) in Montclair township.

Sex Ratio

Female: 20,238 (50.2%)
Male: 20,103 (49.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Montclair township includes 58.59% White, 18.6% Black or African American, 5.44% Asian, 3.22% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White23,63658.59%
Black or African American7,50318.6%
Two or more races5,66914.05%
Asian2,1945.44%
Other race1,2993.22%
Native American400.1%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races2,5186.24%
Other race9712.41%
White6201.54%
Asian730.18%
Black or African American710.18%
Native American400.1%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White23,01657.05%
Black or African American7,43218.42%
Two or more races3,1517.81%
Asian2,1215.26%
Other race3280.81%

Montclair township Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Montclair township 's average per capita income is $94,482. Household income levels show a median of $151,075. The poverty rate stands at 7.52%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$250,001-
Families$228,915$300,202
Households$151,075$229,122
Non Families$71,460$104,354

$94,482

Average Income

$151,075

Median Household Income

7.52%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)