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Wanaque (NJ) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Wanaque, New Jersey

StateNew Jersey
Land Area (mi²)8.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)1,408.1/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate0.18% (20)
Growth Since 2020-3.09% (-362)
Rank in State121th
Rank in Country3728th

The population of Wanaque, NJ in 2022 is estimated to be 11,357. This is an increase of 0.18% (20 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Wanaque by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Wanaque by Age

Wanaque Population Pyramid 2022
Wanaque Median Age
46.4
Total
43.3
Male
47.8
Female
Wanaque Sex Ratio
50.03%
5,863
Male
49.97%
5,856
Female
Wanaque Age Dependency Ratio
34.4
Old Age Dependency Ratio
29.5
Child Dependency Ratio
Wanaque Adults
9,612
Adults
(2,462 of whom are seniors) in Wanaque.

Population of Wanaque by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Wanaque

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 5.8%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 5.91%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 5.68%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Wanaque

While the overall poverty rate of Wanaque is 5.8%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (5.68%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (5.91%).

Poverty Rate of Wanaque by Employment Status and Sex

1.55%
Female Employed
15.38%
Female Unemployed
4.28%
Male Employed
33.65%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Wanaque by Education

8.49%
Less Than 9th Grade
9.97%
High School
4.34%
Some College
2.91%
Bachelors or Greater