Demographics & People — Kearny, New Jersey
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 40,570 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~40,700 |
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| Median Age | 40.0 |
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| Total Households | 14,756 |
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| Family Households | 10,762 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.62 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.5793 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 18,557 |
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| Black or African American | 2,342 |
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| Asian | 1,471 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 20,665 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 22,495 |
| Other groups | 19,991 |
| Hispanic: South American | 11,073 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 8,309 |
| Hispanic: Ecuadorian | 4,083 |
| Hispanic: Peruvian | 3,959 |
| Portuguese | 3,772 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 3,205 |
| Italian | 2,700 |
| Hispanic: Dominican (Dominican Republic) | 2,354 |
Language
| English Only | 13,500 |
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| Spanish | 15,531 |
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| Population 5+ | 38,101 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 830 |
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| Population 18+ | 32,682 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 33.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 5.9% |
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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 Kearny, New Jersey.
