Demographics & People — Wallington, New Jersey
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 11,825 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~12,000 |
| Median Age | 38.7 |
| Total Households | 4,905 |
| Family Households | 3,117 |
| Average Household Size | 2.41 |
| Diversity Index | 0.4319 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 8,705 |
| Black or African American | 523 |
| Asian | 430 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,332 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| 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 |
| Spanish | 1,754 |
| Population 5+ | 11,127 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 126 |
| Population 18+ | 9,549 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 29.4 minutes |
| Work from Home | 5.5% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Wallington, New Jersey.