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203%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
251%
Household income NAT. AVG.
39%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
IndexNorth CaldwellNew JerseyNational
Income per capita$136,017$55,297$44,883
Median household income$285,803$108,915$81,333
Median income owner occupied$283,886$143,334$106,172
Median income renter occupied$0$61,880$52,080
Median earnings male$200,451$69,742$54,343
Median earnings female$94,858$46,406$38,439
Unemployment rate3.0%5.4%4.9%
Poverty level0.2%10.9%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in North Caldwell is 203% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in North Caldwell is 251% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in North Caldwell is 39% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in North Caldwell is 99% lower than the national average

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      $190,516 $285,803 $571,606
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      $72,602 $108,915 $217,830
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      $54,216 $81,333 $162,666
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      North Caldwell median earnings by income bracket

      North Caldwell employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry8.7%8.7%
      Manufacturing sector5.3%5.3%
      Financial & insurance services18.2%18.2%
      Wholesale & retail services8.0%8.0%
      Public administration0.9%0.9%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities2.5%2.5%
      Education, health & social services16.1%16.1%
      Other37.6%37.6%

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      North Caldwell, NJ6,867$285,803251.4%

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      North Caldwell, NJ6,867$285,803251.4%
      Source: The North Caldwell, NJ employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) and include 2026 modeled data developed using proprietary methodologies.