Florham Park, NJ

Census Place

2024 Population

13,564

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

US Senator

Andy Kim

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

40.9

2.51% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

8.67%

11.9% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$158,696

7.43% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$791,400

Population & Diversity

Florham Park, NJ is home to a population of 13.6k people, from which 94.7% are citizens.

As of 2024, 15.3% of Florham Park, NJ residents were born outside of the country (2.08k people).

In 2024, there were 6.01 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (9k people) in Florham Park, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.5k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 1.28k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.7%

2024 Citizenship

94.7%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 94.7% of Florham Park, NJ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Florham Park, NJ was 94.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Florham Park, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Florham Park, NJ

White (Non-Hispanic)
9k ± 707
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
1.5k ± 593
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.28k ± 494

7.75%

Hispanic Population

1.05k people

7.75% of the people in Florham Park, NJ are hispanic (1.05k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Florham Park, NJ as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for New Jersey.

Most Common Origin

India
279,408 ± 12,782 people
Dominican Republic
210,288 ± 11,131 people
Mexico
108,737 ± 8,049 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Jersey was India, the natal country of 279,408 New Jersey residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 210,288 and Mexico with 108,737.

Foreign-Born Population

15.3%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

2.08k people

14.2%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.86k people

As of 2024, 15.3% of Florham Park, NJ residents (2.08k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Florham Park, NJ was 14.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Florham Park, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
117 ± 90
Korea
70 ± 61

Florham Park, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.67 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Florham Park, NJ.

Economy

The economy of Florham Park, NJ employs 6.68k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Florham Park, NJ were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1,097 people), Educational Services (932 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (740 people), and the highest paying industries were Information ($233,713), Finance & Insurance ($154,000), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($144,808).

Employment

Occupations

6.68k

2024 Value

± 633

0.603%

1 Year growth

± 13.5%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Florham Park, NJ grew at a rate of 0.603%, from 6.64k employees to 6.68k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Florham Park, NJ, are Management Occupations (1,122 people), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (1,021 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (667 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Florham Park, NJ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Jersey (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

6.68k

2024 Value

± 633

0.603%

1 Year growth

± 13.5%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Florham Park, NJ grew at a rate of 0.603%, from 6.64k employees to 6.68k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Florham Park, NJ, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1,097 people), Educational Services (932 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (740 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Florham Park, NJ, though some of these residents may live in Florham Park, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$106,445

Median earning men ± $26,977

$72,950

Median earning women ± $15,433

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($233,750), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($191,944), and Public Administration ($142,277).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($207,396), Construction ($158,092), and Manufacturing ($104,886).

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Kamala Harris with 52% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Jill Stein (0.914%).

Cory Booker and Andy Kim are the senators currently representing the state of New Jersey. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Jersey is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Florham Park, NJ. Showing the available data for New Jersey.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (52%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (46.1%)
Republican Party
Jill Stein (0.914%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Kamala Harris with 52% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Jill Stein (0.914%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Jersey for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New Jersey

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

Cory Booker

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on October 31, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Jeffrey Chiesa, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Frank Lautenberg.{{Cite news |url=https://www.politico.com/story/2013/10/cory-booker-new-jersey-senate-election-098436 |title=Booker Wins New Jersey Senate Seat |work=Politico |access-date=May 21, 2020 }}

Andy Kim

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on December 8, 2024
Elected to the seat to succeed George Helmy, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of Bob Menendez.

Cory Booker and Andy Kim are the senators currently representing New Jersey.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Jersey over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

The student population of Florham Park, NJ in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,535 male students and 2,221 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Florham Park, NJ are White (523 and 51.2%), Hispanic or Latino (207 and 20.3%), Black or African American (129 and 12.6%), and Asian (73 and 7.14%).

The largest universities in Florham Park, NJ by number of degrees awarded are Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus (827 and 74.4%) and Saint Elizabeth University (285 and 25.6%).

The most popular majors in Florham Park, NJ are General Business Administration & Management (96 and 8.63%), Pharmacy (84 and 7.55%), and General Psychology (79 and 7.1%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $35,514.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Florham Park, NJ, the percentage of applicants admitted was 88.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 9.84%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 3,756 (40.9% men and 59.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 3,756 students enrolled in Florham Park, NJ, 40.9% men and 59.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,578 records, of which 58.4% were women and 41.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
79 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
58 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
57 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Florham Park, NJ was General Psychology with 79 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Florham Park, NJ according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus
827 degrees awarded
Saint Elizabeth University
285 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus with 827 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 349 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Florham Park, NJ, which is 0.457 times less than the 763 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 523 degrees mean that there were 2.53 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 207 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($35,514) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,590) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,638) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Florham Park, NJ was $791,400 in 2024, which is 2.38 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $722,700 to $791,400, a 9.51% increase. The homeownership rate in Florham Park, NJ is 69.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Florham Park, NJ have an average commute time of 25.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Florham Park, NJ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$791,400

Median Property Value 2024

±$41,114

$3,257

Median Property Taxes

±$342

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Florham Park, NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Florham Park, NJ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

69.8%

Homeownership

2024

60.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 69.8% of the housing units in Florham Park, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Florham Park, NJ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$158,696

Median Household Income

± $18,650

4.67k

Number of Households

± 474

In 2024, the median household income of the 4.67k households in Florham Park, NJ grew to $158,696 from the previous year's value of $147,714.

The following chart displays the households in Florham Park, NJ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Florham Park, NJ is from New Jersey.

0.482

2024 Wage GINI in New Jersey

0.486

2023 Wage GINI in New Jersey

In 2024, the income inequality in New Jersey was 0.482 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.733% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New Jersey was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New Jersey in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New Jersey across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (53.6%)
Worked At Home (30.9%)
Public Transit (5.49%)

In 2024, 53.6% of workers in Florham Park, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (30.9%) and those who used public transit to get to work (5.49%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Florham Park, NJ have a shorter commute time (25.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 4.07% of the workforce in Florham Park, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Florham Park, NJ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Florham Park, NJ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Florham Park, NJ have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.67% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Florham Park, NJ (1.05k out of 12.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Florham Park, NJ is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798, followed by New York (5,087).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

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