Demographics & People — Wallington, New Jersey
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 11,825 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~12,000 |
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| Median Age | 38.7 |
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| Total Households | 4,905 |
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| Family Households | 3,117 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.41 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4319 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 8,705 |
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| Black or African American | 523 |
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| Asian | 430 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2,332 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Polish | 4,394 |
| Other groups | 3,383 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,431 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,427 |
| Irish | 798 |
| Hispanic: Dominican (Dominican Republic) | 679 |
| Italian | 656 |
| Hispanic: South American | 608 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 527 |
| German | 504 |
Language
| English Only | 4,197 |
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| Spanish | 1,754 |
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| Population 5+ | 11,127 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 126 |
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| Population 18+ | 9,549 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 29.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 5.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Wallington, New Jersey.
