Demographics & People — Malaga, New Jersey
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,612 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,900 |
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| Median Age | 38.0 |
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| Total Households | 569 |
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| Family Households | 439 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.83 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.144 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,488 |
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| Black or African American | 98 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Italian | 549 |
| Irish | 469 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 409 |
| German | 216 |
| English | 130 |
| Other groups | 123 |
| Ukrainian | 69 |
| Welsh | 37 |
| Canadian | 30 |
| Greek | 28 |
Language
| English Only | 1,531 |
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| Spanish | 26 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,557 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 91 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,307 |
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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 Malaga, New Jersey.
