Demographics & People — Whippany, New Jersey
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 8,862 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~9,200 |
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| Median Age | 49.7 |
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| Total Households | 3,655 |
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| Family Households | 2,400 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.39 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3818 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,445 |
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| Black or African American | 20 |
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| Asian | 1,142 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 776 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Italian | 2,452 |
| Other groups | 2,063 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,426 |
| Irish | 1,390 |
| German | 974 |
| Polish | 878 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 617 |
| English | 416 |
| Hispanic: South American | 298 |
| Greek | 255 |
Language
| English Only | 6,426 |
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| Spanish | 496 |
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| Population 5+ | 8,516 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 225 |
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| Population 18+ | 7,228 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 21.2% |
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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 Whippany, New Jersey.
