Population 11,899 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Wanaque
Household size in Wanaque
| Period | Wanaque | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.77 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.68 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.69 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.54 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.23 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in Wanaque has 2.54 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.77 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the west.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Wanaque
| Period | Wanaque | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.5 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.1 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.1 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.9 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.3 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.9, Wanaque is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 43.5, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the east.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Wanaque
| Period | Wanaque | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.6% of households in Wanaque, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 3.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Wanaque
Renters in Wanaque
| Period | Wanaque | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.1% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.0% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.2% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +9.1 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Wanaque is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 32.5% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 9.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Wanaque
| Period | Wanaque | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.1% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 2.2% of homes in Wanaque are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 0.9 points, mirroring the country. Only 13 of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Wanaque
| Period | Wanaque | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1958 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1959 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1960 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | −4 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Wanaque is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1960, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The picture is much the same across the New York area. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the west.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Wanaque
| Period | Wanaque | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,423 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,522 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,551 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,781 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$358 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Wanaque costs $1,781 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in the New York area overall ($2,060). Rent has climbed $358 a month since 2006–10, up 25%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.2% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Wanaque
Bachelor's degrees in Wanaque
| Period | Wanaque | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.2% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.3% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.1% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 42.5% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.3 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over four in ten adults 25 and older in Wanaque (42.5%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 13.3 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the west.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Wanaque
| Period | Wanaque | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.8% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.4% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.8% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.3% | 86.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Wanaque: 95.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 5.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Wanaque
| Period | Wanaque | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.1% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.6 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Wanaque than nationally: unemployment was 3.4%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 7.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Wanaque compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanaque | 2.54 | 45.9 | 8.6% | 21.2% | 2.2% | 1960 | $1,781 | 42.5% | 95.3% | 3.4% |
| Oakland | 2.86 | 42.0 | 7.6% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 1964 | $1,475 | 56.6% | 97.2% | 5.4% |
| Pompton Lakes | 2.69 | 42.0 | 5.9% | 19.6% | 2.5% | 1963 | $1,968 | 44.1% | 95.3% | 3.2% |
| Bloomingdale | 2.68 | 42.8 | 6.5% | 28.4% | 4.8% | 1958 | $1,923 | 37.3% | 92.6% | 3.0% |
| Ringwood | 2.78 | 44.1 | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 1964 | $2,011 | 52.9% | 96.9% | 4.3% |
| Riverdale | 2.01 | 60.7 | 4.0% | 36.0% | 7.1% | 1986 | $2,675 | 51.2% | 97.1% | 0.8% |
| Butler | 2.32 | 43.3 | 6.8% | 31.1% | 2.1% | 1965 | $1,652 | 42.4% | 95.5% | 4.4% |
| Franklin Lakes | 2.93 | 47.4 | 5.1% | 11.0% | 3.6% | 1983 | $3,157 | 76.5% | 97.6% | 2.7% |
| Echo Lake | 2.38 | 46.4 | 3.5% | 16.7% | 5.1% | 1953 | $1,762 | 24.0% | 99.8% | 7.0% |
| Pompton Plains | 2.73 | 44.9 | 5.4% | 7.1% | 4.5% | 1961 | $2,038 | 53.8% | 95.9% | 4.0% |
| West Milford | 2.65 | 47.4 | 4.8% | 9.8% | 6.0% | 1973 | $1,612 | 39.9% | 95.2% | 4.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Wanaque. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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