Demographics & People — Upper Montclair, New Jersey
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 12,279 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~12,900 |
| Median Age | 42.2 |
| Total Households | 3,921 |
| Family Households | 3,286 |
| Average Household Size | 3.09 |
| Diversity Index | 0.3049 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 9,321 |
| Black or African American | 603 |
| Asian | 539 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 800 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 3,193 |
| Irish | 2,160 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,928 |
| Italian | 1,580 |
| German | 1,498 |
| English | 1,441 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 940 |
| Polish | 751 |
| American | 429 |
| European | 418 |
Language
| English Only | 9,995 |
| Spanish | 312 |
| Population 5+ | 11,405 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 113 |
| Population 18+ | 8,901 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 42.2 minutes |
| Work from Home | 43.2% |
| 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 Upper Montclair, New Jersey.