Boonton, NJ

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Boonton Overview

8,781
TOTAL POPULATION
4,676
MALE POPULATION
4,105
FEMALE POPULATION
113.91
MALES / 100 FEMALES
87.79
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$47,574
PER CAPITA INCOME
$126,394
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$96,500
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
33.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
66.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
5,042
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
71.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Boonton

The most populous races in Boonton are White / Caucasian (6,059 | 69.0%), Hispanic or Latino (1,306 | 14.9%), and Two or more Races (976 | 11.1%).
Race in Boonton
Race# Population% Population
Asian8399.6%
Black / African American6497.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1,30614.9%
Native / Alaskan1071.2%
White / Caucasian6,05969.0%
Two or more Races97611.1%
Some other Race1511.7%
Total8,781100.0%

Ancestry in Boonton

The most populous ancestries reported in Boonton are Italian (1,788 | 20.4%), Irish (1,520 | 17.3%), German (1,068 | 12.2%), Polish (730 | 8.3%), and Puerto Rican (537 | 6.1%), together accounting for 64.3% of all Boonton residents.
Ancestry in Boonton
Ancestry# Population% Population
African390.4%
American3494.0%
Arab280.3%
Argentinean160.2%
Austrian2212.5%
Belgian130.2%
Bhutanese1461.7%
Brazilian440.5%
Burmese260.3%
Celtic110.1%
Central American1701.9%
Central American Indian1892.1%
Chilean130.2%
Colombian470.5%
Croatian80.1%
Czech590.7%
Danish160.2%
Delaware50.1%
Dominican1481.7%
Dutch2132.4%
Eastern European740.8%
Ecuadorian170.2%
Egyptian150.2%
English4665.3%
European881.0%
Filipino410.5%
Finnish220.3%
French1241.4%
French Canadian150.2%
German1,06812.2%
Greek690.8%
Guatemalan1621.8%
Guyanese290.3%
Haitian330.4%
Honduran80.1%
Hungarian1151.3%
Indian (Asian)1461.7%
Irish1,52017.3%
Israeli300.3%
Italian1,78820.4%
Jamaican2042.3%
Korean1191.4%
Lithuanian290.3%
Mexican600.7%
Norwegian240.3%
Peruvian2492.8%
Polish7308.3%
Portuguese380.4%
Puerto Rican5376.1%
Romanian1221.4%
Russian931.1%
Scotch-Irish490.6%
Scottish1401.6%
Slovak320.4%
South American3423.9%
South American Indian350.4%
Spanish490.6%
Subsaharan African550.6%
Swedish1191.4%
Syrian130.2%
Thai670.8%
Turkish180.2%
Ukrainian400.5%
Welsh320.4%
West Indian390.4%
Yugoslavian310.4%
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Immigrants in Boonton

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Boonton came from Asia (592 | 6.7%), Latin America (583 | 6.6%), South Central Asia (352 | 4.0%), Pakistan (322 | 3.7%), and Caribbean (321 | 3.7%), together accounting for 24.7% of all Boonton residents.
Immigrants in Boonton
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa320.4%
Asia5926.7%
Austria300.3%
Caribbean3213.7%
Central America790.9%
Chile130.2%
China760.9%
Colombia470.5%
Dominican Republic1481.7%
Eastern Africa160.2%
Eastern Asia1201.4%
Eastern Europe1892.1%
Ecuador170.2%
Egypt160.2%
England100.1%
Europe2963.4%
Germany40.1%
Guatemala380.4%
Guyana110.1%
Honduras80.1%
Hungary270.3%
India300.3%
Israel100.1%
Italy630.7%
Jamaica1732.0%
Japan290.3%
Korea150.2%
Latin America5836.6%
Mexico330.4%
Northern Africa160.2%
Northern Europe100.1%
Pakistan3223.7%
Peru951.1%
Philippines921.1%
Poland861.0%
Romania430.5%
Russia130.2%
South America1832.1%
South Central Asia3524.0%
South Eastern Asia921.1%
Southern Europe630.7%
Taiwan240.3%
Turkey180.2%
Western Asia280.3%
Western Europe340.4%
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Sex and Age in Boonton

Sex and Age in Boonton

The most populous age groups in Boonton are 30 to 34 Years (436 | 9.3%) for men and 45 to 49 Years (381 | 9.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Boonton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years217 (4.6%)192 (4.7%)
5 to 9 Years413 (8.8%)234 (5.7%)
10 to 14 Years219 (4.7%)291 (7.1%)
15 to 19 Years249 (5.3%)291 (7.1%)
20 to 24 Years432 (9.2%)188 (4.6%)
25 to 29 Years75 (1.6%)124 (3.0%)
30 to 34 Years436 (9.3%)340 (8.3%)
35 to 39 Years341 (7.3%)292 (7.1%)
40 to 44 Years411 (8.8%)291 (7.1%)
45 to 49 Years180 (3.8%)381 (9.3%)
50 to 54 Years428 (9.1%)350 (8.5%)
55 to 59 Years257 (5.5%)285 (6.9%)
60 to 64 Years310 (6.6%)289 (7.0%)
65 to 69 Years304 (6.5%)133 (3.2%)
70 to 74 Years243 (5.2%)160 (3.9%)
75 to 79 Years54 (1.1%)107 (2.6%)
80 to 84 Years59 (1.3%)82 (2.0%)
85 Years and over48 (1.0%)75 (1.8%)
Total4,676 (100.0%)4,105 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Boonton

Median Family Size in Boonton

The median family size in Boonton is 3.26 persons per family, with single female/mother families (321 | 14.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.46 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (120 | 5.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.52 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Boonton
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,740 (79.8%)3.27
Single Male/Father120 (5.5%)2.52
Single Female/Mother321 (14.7%)3.46
Total Families2,181 (100.0%)3.26

Median Household Size in Boonton

The median household size in Boonton is 2.53 persons per household, with single female/mother households (321 | 9.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.5 persons per household. non-family households (1,233 | 36.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.16 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Boonton
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,740 (51.0%)3.30
Single Male/Father120 (3.5%)2.94
Single Female/Mother321 (9.4%)3.50
Non-family1,233 (36.1%)1.16
Total Households3,414 (100.0%)2.53

Household Size by Marriage Status in Boonton

Out of a total of 3,414 households in Boonton, 2,181 (63.9%) are family households, while 1,233 (36.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 3-person households, comprising 782, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,082.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Boonton
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,082 (31.7%)
2-Person Households714 (20.9%)124 (3.6%)
3-Person Households782 (22.9%)18 (0.5%)
4-Person Households449 (13.2%)9 (0.3%)
5-Person Households149 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households58 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households29 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,181 (63.9%)1,233 (36.1%)

Female Fertility in Boonton

Fertility by Age in Boonton

Average fertility rate in Boonton is 43.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 87.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 68.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Boonton
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years57 (68.7%)87.0
35 to 50 years26 (31.3%)26.0
Total83 (100.0%)43.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Boonton

85.5% of women with births (83) in Boonton are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 21.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Boonton
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years45 (78.9%)12 (21.0%)
35 to 50 years26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total71 (85.5%)12 (14.5%)

Fertility by Education in Boonton

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Boonton
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma11 (13.3%)50.0
College or Associate's Degree12 (14.5%)20.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree60 (72.3%)128.0
Total83 (100.0%)43.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Boonton

14.5% of women with births in Boonton are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Boonton
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total71 (85.5%)12 (14.5%)

Income in Boonton

Income Overview in Boonton

Per Capita Income in Boonton is $47,574, while median incomes of families and households are $126,394 and $96,500 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income8,781$47,574
Median Family Income2,181$126,394
Mean Family Income2,181$144,773
Median Household Income3,414$96,500
Mean Household Income3,414$118,463
Income Deficit2,181$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)8,78133.66%
Wage / Income Gap ($)8,78166.34¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index8,7810.44

Earnings by Sex in Boonton

Average Earnings in Boonton are $46,910, $60,791 for men and $40,330 for women, a difference of 33.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Boonton
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male2,691 (50.7%)$60,791
Female2,613 (49.3%)$40,330
Total5,304 (100.0%)$46,910

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Boonton

The most common earnings brackets in Boonton are $100,000+ for men (680 | 25.3%) and $100,000+ for women (488 | 18.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Boonton
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less48 (1.8%)206 (7.9%)
$2,500 to $4,99956 (2.1%)180 (6.9%)
$5,000 to $7,49983 (3.1%)29 (1.1%)
$7,500 to $9,99928 (1.0%)88 (3.4%)
$10,000 to $12,49950 (1.9%)50 (1.9%)
$12,500 to $14,99963 (2.3%)62 (2.4%)
$15,000 to $17,49942 (1.6%)25 (1.0%)
$17,500 to $19,99933 (1.2%)39 (1.5%)
$20,000 to $22,49920 (0.7%)46 (1.8%)
$22,500 to $24,99950 (1.9%)92 (3.5%)
$25,000 to $29,999115 (4.3%)203 (7.8%)
$30,000 to $34,999284 (10.5%)93 (3.6%)
$35,000 to $39,99956 (2.1%)184 (7.0%)
$40,000 to $44,999196 (7.3%)121 (4.6%)
$45,000 to $49,99980 (3.0%)199 (7.6%)
$50,000 to $54,99962 (2.3%)66 (2.5%)
$55,000 to $64,999148 (5.5%)130 (5.0%)
$65,000 to $74,999100 (3.7%)89 (3.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999497 (18.5%)223 (8.5%)
$100,000+680 (25.3%)488 (18.7%)
Total2,691 (100.0%)2,613 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Boonton

Average earnings in Boonton are $75,322 for men and $45,234 for women, a difference of 40.0%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $92,344, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $43,058. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $107,908, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $36,406.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Boonton
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$46,250$0
High School Diploma$43,058$36,406
College or Associate's Degree$75,991$36,469
Bachelor's Degree$84,523$43,571
Graduate Degree$92,344$107,908
Total$75,322$45,234

Family Income in Boonton

Family Income Brackets in Boonton

According to the Boonton family income data, there are 471 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.6% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 15 families (0.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Boonton
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000150.7%
$10,000 to $14,999482.2%
$15,000 to $24,999241.1%
$25,000 to $34,999442.0%
$35,000 to $49,99921810.0%
$50,000 to $74,99925311.6%
$75,000 to $99,99925511.7%
$100,000 to $149,99939918.3%
$150,000 to $199,99945420.8%
$200,000+47121.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Boonton

5-person families (134 | 6.1%) account for the highest median family income in Boonton with $193,095 per family, while 2-person families (744 | 34.1%) have the highest median income of $57,500 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Boonton
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families744 (34.1%)$115,000
3-Person Families786 (36.0%)$151,818
4-Person Families430 (19.7%)$128,929
5-Person Families134 (6.1%)$193,095
6-Person Families58 (2.7%)$113,611
7+ Person Families29 (1.3%)$0
Total2,181 (100.0%)$126,394

Family Income by Number of Earners in Boonton

The median family income in Boonton is $126,394, with families comprising 3+ earners (353) having the highest median family income of $172,276, while families with 1 earner (527) have the lowest median family income of $82,039, accounting for 16.2% and 24.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Boonton
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners82 (3.8%)$83,750
1 Earner527 (24.2%)$82,039
2 Earners1,219 (55.9%)$131,509
3+ Earners353 (16.2%)$172,276
Total2,181 (100.0%)$126,394

Household Income in Boonton

Household Income Brackets in Boonton

With 550 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Boonton, accounting for 16.1% of all households. In contrast, only 102 households (3.0%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Boonton
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002256.6%
$10,000 to $14,9991023.0%
$15,000 to $24,9991504.4%
$25,000 to $34,9991715.0%
$35,000 to $49,9993389.9%
$50,000 to $74,9993359.8%
$75,000 to $99,99945713.4%
$100,000 to $149,99954616.0%
$150,000 to $199,99953915.8%
$200,000+55016.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Boonton

The median household income in Boonton is $96,500, with the highest median household income of $122,607 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,089 households (31.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 88 households (2.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Boonton
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years88 (2.6%)$0
25 to 44 Years1,089 (31.9%)$122,607
45 to 64 Years1,458 (42.7%)$108,000
65+ Years779 (22.8%)$44,625
Total3,414 (100.0%)$96,500

Poverty in Boonton

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Boonton

With 6.7% poverty level for males and 5.2% for females among the residents of Boonton, 65 to 74 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 142 males (26.6%) and 26 females (9.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Boonton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)26 (9.6%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)13 (6.3%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years6 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years8 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years35 (6.9%)23 (5.0%)
35 to 44 Years31 (4.1%)41 (7.0%)
45 to 54 Years63 (10.4%)69 (9.4%)
55 to 64 Years22 (3.9%)31 (5.4%)
65 to 74 Years142 (26.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)10 (3.9%)
Total307 (6.7%)213 (5.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Boonton

According to the poverty statistics in Boonton, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Boonton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years217 (100.0%)192 (100.0%)
5 Years51 (100.0%)48 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years427 (100.0%)244 (90.4%)
12 to 14 Years133 (100.0%)194 (93.7%)
15 Years79 (100.0%)54 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years121 (95.3%)93 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years467 (98.3%)332 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years476 (93.1%)441 (95.0%)
35 to 44 Years721 (95.9%)542 (93.0%)
45 to 54 Years545 (89.6%)662 (90.6%)
55 to 64 Years545 (96.1%)543 (94.6%)
65 to 74 Years391 (73.4%)293 (100.0%)
75 Years and over98 (100.0%)249 (96.1%)
Total4,271 (93.3%)3,887 (94.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Boonton

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Boonton show that 2.8% or 49 of the total 1,740 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 5.6%, comprising of 49 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Boonton
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children823 (94.4%)49 (5.6%)
1 or 2 Children684 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children175 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,691 (97.2%)49 (2.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Boonton

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Boonton
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)14 (4.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Boonton

The poverty data for Boonton shows that 49 of the married-couple family households (2.8%) and 14 of the single-parent households (3.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 49 households (5.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 14 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Boonton
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children49 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total49 (2.8%)14 (3.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Boonton

Employment by Class of Employer in Boonton

Among the 4,713 employed individuals in Boonton, private company employees (3,368 | 71.5%), local government employees (479 | 10.2%), and self-employed (incorporated) (275 | 5.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Boonton
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees3,36871.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)2755.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1523.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations2645.6%
Local Government Employees47910.2%
State Government Employees1322.8%
Federal Government Employees430.9%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total4,713100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Boonton

According to the labor force statistics for Boonton, out of the total population over 16 years of age (7,082), 71.2% or 5,042 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.9% or 197 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 90.1% or 1,206 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 75 years and over age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 41.4% or 29 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Boonton
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years264 (64.9%)57 (21.6%)
20 to 24 Years471 (76.0%)12 (2.5%)
25 to 29 Years168 (84.4%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years615 (79.3%)15 (2.4%)
35 to 44 Years1,152 (86.3%)36 (3.1%)
45 to 54 Years1,206 (90.1%)42 (3.5%)
55 to 59 Years488 (90.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years382 (63.8%)8 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years229 (27.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over70 (16.5%)29 (41.4%)
Total5,042 (71.2%)197 (3.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Boonton

According to labor force statistics for Boonton, 83.7% of individuals (4,009) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (4,790) are in the labor force, with 2.5% or 100 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 92.3% or 965 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 12.4% or 14 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Boonton
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School113 (67.7%)21 (12.4%)
High School Diploma857 (70.4%)28 (2.3%)
College / Associate Degree965 (92.3%)44 (4.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,074 (87.9%)31 (1.3%)
Total4,009 (83.7%)120 (2.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Boonton

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Boonton are Management (782 | 16.1%), Community & Social Service (477 | 9.8%), Business & Financial (450 | 9.3%), Computers, Engineering & Science (430 | 8.9%), and Computers & Mathematics (325 | 6.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Boonton

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Boonton, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (73.3%), and Computers & Mathematics (72.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (92.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (88.6%), and Legal Services & Support (88.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Boonton
OccupationMaleFemale
Management384 (49.1%)398 (50.9%)
Business & Financial241 (53.6%)209 (46.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science315 (73.3%)115 (26.7%)
Computers & Mathematics237 (72.9%)88 (27.1%)
Architecture & Engineering51 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science27 (50.0%)27 (50.0%)
Community & Social Service 172 (36.1%)305 (63.9%)
Education, Arts & Media20 (44.4%)25 (55.6%)
Legal Services & Support10 (11.8%)75 (88.2%)
Education Instruction & Library96 (33.9%)187 (66.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment46 (71.9%)18 (28.1%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating16 (11.4%)124 (88.6%)
Health Technologists5 (7.5%)62 (92.5%)
Total (Category)1,128 (49.5%)1,151 (50.5%)
Total (Overall)2,413 (49.8%)2,433 (50.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Boonton are Personal Care & Service (212 | 4.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (184 | 3.8%), Food Preparation & Serving (128 | 2.6%), Healthcare Support (122 | 2.5%), and Security & Protection (78 | 1.6%).
Services Occupations in Boonton

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Boonton, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (70.5%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (69.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (92.6%), Personal Care & Service (69.8%), and Food Preparation & Serving (59.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Boonton
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support9 (7.4%)113 (92.6%)
Security & Protection55 (70.5%)23 (29.5%)
Firefighting & Prevention28 (54.9%)23 (45.1%)
Law Enforcement27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving52 (40.6%)76 (59.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance127 (69.0%)57 (31.0%)
Personal Care & Service64 (30.2%)148 (69.8%)
Total (Category)307 (42.4%)417 (57.6%)
Total (Overall)2,413 (49.8%)2,433 (50.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Boonton are Office & Administration (650 | 13.4%), and Sales & Related (542 | 11.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Boonton

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Boonton
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related278 (51.3%)264 (48.7%)
Office & Administration141 (21.7%)509 (78.3%)
Total (Category)419 (35.1%)773 (64.8%)
Total (Overall)2,413 (49.8%)2,433 (50.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Boonton are Construction & Extraction (116 | 2.4%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (88 | 1.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (8 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Boonton

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Boonton
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Construction & Extraction116 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair88 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)204 (96.2%)8 (3.8%)
Total (Overall)2,413 (49.8%)2,433 (50.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Boonton are Production (239 | 4.9%), Transportation (155 | 3.2%), and Material Moving (45 | 0.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Boonton

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Boonton
OccupationMaleFemale
Production197 (82.4%)42 (17.6%)
Transportation144 (92.9%)11 (7.1%)
Material Moving14 (31.1%)31 (68.9%)
Total (Category)355 (80.9%)84 (19.1%)
Total (Overall)2,413 (49.8%)2,433 (50.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Boonton

Employment Industries in Boonton

The major employment industries in Boonton include Manufacturing (651 | 13.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (649 | 13.4%), Retail Trade (551 | 11.4%), Educational Services (532 | 11.0%), and Professional & Scientific (504 | 10.4%).
Employment Industries in Boonton

Employment Industries by Sex in Boonton

The Boonton industries that see more men than women are Information (100.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (92.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (78.9%), and Accommodation & Food Services (71.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Boonton
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction204 (91.9%)18 (8.1%)
Manufacturing405 (62.2%)246 (37.8%)
Wholesale Trade80 (70.2%)34 (29.8%)
Retail Trade332 (60.3%)219 (39.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing146 (62.9%)86 (37.1%)
Utilities13 (41.9%)18 (58.1%)
Information41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance183 (49.1%)190 (50.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific237 (47.0%)267 (53.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support145 (92.4%)12 (7.6%)
Educational Services155 (29.1%)377 (70.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance137 (21.1%)512 (78.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation45 (54.2%)38 (45.8%)
Accommodation & Food Services96 (28.2%)244 (71.8%)
Public Administration63 (67.7%)30 (32.3%)
Total2,413 (49.8%)2,433 (50.2%)

Education in Boonton

School Enrollment in Boonton

The most common levels of schooling among the 2,082 students in Boonton are middle school (466 | 22.4%), elementary school (432 | 20.7%), and high school (412 | 19.8%).
School Enrollment in Boonton
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1899.1%
Kindergarten341.6%
Elementary School43220.7%
Middle School46622.4%
High School41219.8%
College / Undergraduate37418.0%
Graduate / Professional1758.4%
Total2,082100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Boonton

Out of a total of 2,082 students who are enrolled in schools in Boonton, 398 (19.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,684 (80.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 63 (49.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 133 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Boonton
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds90 (72.0%)35 (28.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old500 (94.3%)30 (5.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds417 (85.1%)73 (14.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds289 (81.9%)64 (18.1%)
18 to 19 Year Olds133 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds136 (57.4%)101 (42.6%)
25 to 34 Year Olds55 (63.2%)32 (36.8%)
35 Years and over64 (50.4%)63 (49.6%)
Total1,684 (80.9%)398 (19.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Boonton

Business (670 | 22.2%), education (389 | 12.9%), social sciences (348 | 11.5%), visual & performing arts (240 | 8.0%), and engineering (231 | 7.7%) are the most common fields of study among 3,016 individuals in Boonton who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Boonton
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1003.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2167.2%
Physical & Health Sciences672.2%
Psychology1585.2%
Social Sciences34811.5%
Engineering2317.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies150.5%
Science & Technology1846.1%
Business67022.2%
Education38912.9%
Literature & Languages1284.2%
Liberal Arts & History923.0%
Visual & Performing Arts2408.0%
Communications1224.1%
Arts & Humanities561.9%
Total3,016100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Boonton

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Boonton

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Boonton are males with 2 vehicles (1,046, accounting for 44.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (987, making up 44.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Boonton
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle92 (3.9%)92 (3.9%)
1 Vehicle377 (16.0%)496 (21.0%)
2 Vehicles1,046 (44.4%)987 (41.9%)
3 Vehicles547 (23.2%)684 (29.0%)
4 Vehicles196 (8.3%)73 (3.1%)
5 or more Vehicles99 (4.2%)24 (1.0%)
Total2,357 (100.0%)2,356 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Boonton

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Boonton are 15 to 19 minutes (944 commuters, 23.2%), 20 to 24 minutes (659 commuters, 16.2%), and 10 to 14 minutes (591 commuters, 14.5%).
Commute Time in Boonton
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1493.7%
5 to 9 Minutes3588.8%
10 to 14 Minutes59114.5%
15 to 19 Minutes94423.2%
20 to 24 Minutes65916.2%
25 to 29 Minutes1964.8%
30 to 34 Minutes3478.5%
35 to 39 Minutes1634.0%
40 to 44 Minutes2135.2%
45 to 59 Minutes2365.8%
60 to 89 Minutes832.0%
90 or more Minutes1313.2%

Commute Time by Sex in Boonton

The most common commute times in Boonton are 15 to 19 minutes (467 commuters, 22.8%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (477 commuters, 23.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Boonton
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes119 (5.8%)30 (1.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes153 (7.5%)205 (10.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes285 (13.9%)306 (15.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes467 (22.8%)477 (23.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes367 (17.9%)292 (14.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes120 (5.9%)76 (3.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes137 (6.7%)210 (10.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes67 (3.3%)96 (4.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes114 (5.6%)99 (4.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes141 (6.9%)95 (4.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes33 (1.6%)50 (2.5%)
90 or more Minutes46 (2.2%)85 (4.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Boonton

The most frequent times of departure to work in Boonton are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (290, 14.1%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (507, 25.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Boonton
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM53 (2.6%)40 (2.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM65 (3.2%)14 (0.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM88 (4.3%)39 (1.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM110 (5.4%)40 (2.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM286 (14.0%)159 (7.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM290 (14.1%)507 (25.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM283 (13.8%)373 (18.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM272 (13.3%)330 (16.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM93 (4.5%)145 (7.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM251 (12.2%)98 (4.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM93 (4.5%)95 (4.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM21 (1.0%)45 (2.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM32 (1.6%)123 (6.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM112 (5.5%)13 (0.6%)
Total2,049 (100.0%)2,021 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Boonton

Occupancy by Ownership in Boonton

Of the total 3,414 dwellings in Boonton, owner-occupied units account for 1,920 (56.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,494 (43.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Boonton
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,92056.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,49443.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units3,414100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Boonton

Occupancy by Household Size in Boonton
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,08231.7%
2-Person Household83824.5%
3-Person Household80023.4%
4+ Person Household69420.3%
Total Housing Units3,414100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Boonton

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Boonton
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household512 (47.3%)570 (52.7%)
2-Person Household573 (68.4%)265 (31.6%)
3-Person Household436 (54.5%)364 (45.5%)
4+ Person Household399 (57.5%)295 (42.5%)
Total Housing Units1,920 (56.2%)1,494 (43.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Boonton

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Boonton
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School79 (62.7%)47 (37.3%)
High School Diploma282 (39.0%)441 (61.0%)
College/Associate Degree372 (46.6%)426 (53.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,187 (67.2%)580 (32.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Boonton

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Boonton
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years41412.1%
35 to 44 Years76322.4%
45 to 54 Years80423.5%
55 to 64 Years65419.2%
65 to 74 Years49914.6%
75 to 84 Years2246.6%
85 Years and Over561.6%
Total3,414100.0%

Housing Finances in Boonton

Median Income by Occupancy in Boonton

Median Income by Occupancy in Boonton
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,920 (56.2%)$138,590
Renter-Occupied1,494 (43.8%)$57,600
Average3,414 (100.0%)$96,500

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Boonton

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Boonton
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)26 (1.7%)
$5,000 to $9,999139 (7.2%)62 (4.2%)
$10,000 to $14,99934 (1.8%)68 (4.5%)
$15,000 to $19,99952 (2.7%)51 (3.4%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)48 (3.2%)
$25,000 to $34,99956 (2.9%)114 (7.6%)
$35,000 to $49,99943 (2.2%)296 (19.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999114 (5.9%)219 (14.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999230 (12.0%)226 (15.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999349 (18.2%)196 (13.1%)
$150,000 or more903 (47.0%)188 (12.6%)
Total1,920 (100.0%)1,494 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Boonton

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Boonton
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3000 (0.0%)39 (2.6%)
$300 to $4990 (0.0%)45 (3.0%)
$500 to $79934 (1.8%)59 (4.0%)
$800 to $99916 (0.8%)21 (1.4%)
$1,000 to $1,499451 (23.5%)440 (29.4%)
$1,500 to $1,999221 (11.5%)497 (33.3%)
$2,000 to $2,499194 (10.1%)203 (13.6%)
$2,500 to $2,999349 (18.2%)158 (10.6%)
$3,000 or more655 (34.1%)19 (1.3%)
Total1,920 (100.0%)1,494 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Boonton

Housing Structures in Boonton

Housing Structures in Boonton
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,90355.7%
Single Unit, Attached3259.5%
2 Unit Apartments58017.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2497.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1664.9%
10 or more Apartments1915.6%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total3,414100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Boonton

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Boonton
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,637 (86.0%)266 (14.0%)
Single Unit, Attached82 (25.2%)243 (74.8%)
2 Unit Apartments149 (25.7%)431 (74.3%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments43 (17.3%)206 (82.7%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments9 (5.4%)157 (94.6%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)191 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,920 (56.2%)1,494 (43.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Boonton

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Boonton
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)35 (2.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms29 (1.5%)283 (18.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms234 (12.2%)688 (46.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms815 (42.4%)371 (24.8%)
8 or more Rooms842 (43.9%)117 (7.8%)
Total1,920 (100.0%)1,494 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Boonton

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Boonton
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,675 (87.2%)941 (63.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas9 (0.5%)132 (8.8%)
Electricity58 (3.0%)206 (13.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene178 (9.3%)215 (14.4%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,920 (100.0%)1,494 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Boonton

Household Vehicle Usage in Boonton
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle31 (1.6%)257 (17.2%)
1 Vehicle528 (27.5%)636 (42.6%)
2 Vehicles806 (42.0%)438 (29.3%)
3 or more Vehicles555 (28.9%)163 (10.9%)
Total1,920 (100.0%)1,494 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Boonton

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Boonton

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units7051,215
Median Property Value$456,000$478,600
Median Household Income$89,280$650
Monthly Housing Costs$1,343$655
Real Estate Taxes$10,001$7

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Boonton

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Boonton
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)7 (0.6%)
$100,000 to $299,99958 (8.2%)54 (4.4%)
$300,000 to $499,999430 (61.0%)633 (52.1%)
$500,000 to $749,999162 (23.0%)479 (39.4%)
$750,000 to $999,99924 (3.4%)42 (3.5%)
$1,000,000 or more31 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total705 (100.0%)1,215 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Boonton

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Boonton
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000139 (19.7%)31 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $24,99952 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99911 (1.6%)34 (2.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99923 (3.3%)45 (3.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99960 (8.5%)20 (1.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99997 (13.8%)54 (4.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99970 (9.9%)133 (11.0%)
$150,000 or more253 (35.9%)279 (23.0%)
Total705 (100.0%)1,215 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Boonton

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Boonton
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x122 (17.3%)157,716 (12,980.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x73 (10.3%)220 (18.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x64 (9.1%)454 (37.4%)
4.0x or more446 (63.3%)259 (21.3%)
Total705 (100.0%)1,215 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Boonton

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Boonton
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499705 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total705 (100.0%)1,215 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Boonton

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Boonton

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Boonton
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years528 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years1,400 (97.7%)33 (2.3%)
19 to 25 Years754 (93.9%)49 (6.1%)
26 to 34 Years743 (79.4%)193 (20.6%)
35 to 44 Years1,300 (97.4%)35 (2.6%)
45 to 54 Years1,232 (92.0%)107 (8.0%)
55 to 64 Years1,129 (99.0%)12 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years780 (94.4%)46 (5.6%)
75 Years and older357 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total8,223 (94.5%)475 (5.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Boonton

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Boonton
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born528 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,400 (97.7%)33 (2.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen754 (93.9%)49 (6.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Boonton

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Boonton
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000549 (90.4%)58 (9.6%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,087 (95.3%)54 (4.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999869 (96.6%)31 (3.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999872 (94.5%)51 (5.5%)
$100,000 and over4,784 (94.5%)281 (5.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Boonton

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Boonton
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 654 (10.2%)499 (94.5%)
6 to 18 Years468 (32.7%)1,009 (70.4%)
19 to 25 Years86 (10.7%)691 (86.1%)
25 to 34 Years160 (17.1%)583 (62.3%)
35 to 44 Years234 (17.5%)1,087 (81.4%)
45 to 54 Years285 (21.3%)974 (72.7%)
55 to 64 Years174 (15.2%)980 (85.9%)
65 to 74 Years769 (93.1%)323 (39.1%)
75 Years and over357 (100.0%)203 (56.9%)
Total2,587 (29.7%)6,349 (73.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Boonton

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Boonton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)21 (3.1%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)24 (3.0%)
35 to 64 Years187 (9.7%)94 (5.0%)
65 to 74 Years110 (20.6%)78 (26.6%)
75 Years and over58 (59.2%)54 (20.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Boonton

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Boonton: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years50 (2.6%)9 (0.5%)
65 to 74 Years29 (5.4%)45 (15.4%)
75 Years and over42 (42.9%)34 (13.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Boonton: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years3 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years14 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)28 (10.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Boonton: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)11 (1.6%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)24 (3.0%)
35 to 64 Years126 (6.5%)43 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years48 (9.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)38 (14.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Boonton: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years105 (5.4%)61 (3.2%)
65 to 74 Years23 (4.3%)56 (19.1%)
75 Years and over16 (16.3%)35 (13.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Boonton: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)10 (1.5%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years3 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years23 (4.3%)16 (5.5%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)28 (10.8%)

Technology Access in Boonton

Computing Device Access in Boonton

Computing Device Access in Boonton
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop2,89184.7%
Smartphone2,90285.0%
Tablet2,28967.0%
No Computing Device2878.4%
Total3,414100.0%

Internet Access in Boonton

Internet Access in Boonton
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home2,71679.5%
Cellular Data Only2988.7%
Satellite Internet1253.7%
No Internet36510.7%
Total3,414100.0%

Boonton Summary

Boonton, NJ is a small town located in Morris County, New Jersey. It is situated on the banks of the Rockaway River and is approximately 25 miles northwest of New York City. Boonton has a population of 8,347 as of the 2010 census, making it the second-largest municipality in Morris County.

History

Boonton was first settled in 1715 by Dutch and English settlers. The town was originally known as “Boone-Towne” after the first settler, John Boon. The town was officially incorporated in 1867.
During the 19th century, Boonton was a major industrial center. It was home to several ironworks, including the Boonton Iron Works, which was founded in 1845 and was the first ironworks in the United States to use the Bessemer process for steel production. The ironworks was a major employer in the town and helped to fuel the local economy.
In the late 19th century, Boonton was also home to several silk mills, which were a major source of employment for the town. The silk industry declined in the early 20th century, but the town remained an important industrial center.

Geography

Boonton is located at 40°51'25" North, 74°27'45" West (40.856944, -74.462500). It is situated on the banks of the Rockaway River and is approximately 25 miles northwest of New York City.
The town has a total area of 2.2 square miles, all of which is land. Boonton is bordered by the towns of Parsippany-Troy Hills, Mountain Lakes, and Denville.

Economy

Boonton’s economy is largely based on manufacturing and retail. The town is home to several manufacturing companies, including Boonton Electronics, which produces electronic components, and Boonton Molding, which produces plastic products.
The town is also home to several retail stores, including a Walmart Supercenter, a Home Depot, and a Target.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Boonton had a population of 8,347. The racial makeup of the town was 79.2% White, 8.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 5.2% Asian, and 6.9% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.2% of the population.
The median household income in Boonton was $76,944 in 2010. The median age of the town’s population was 41.7 years.
Boonton is served by the Boonton Public Schools, which includes four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The town is also home to several private schools, including the Boonton Montessori School and the Boonton Christian Academy.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Boonton?
Total Population of Boonton is 8,781.
What is the Total Male Population of Boonton?
Total Male Population of Boonton is 4,676.
What is the Total Female Population of Boonton?
Total Female Population of Boonton is 4,105.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Boonton?
There are 113.91 Males per 100 Females in Boonton.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Boonton?
There are 87.79 Females per 100 Males in Boonton.
What is the Median Population Age in Boonton?
Median Population Age in Boonton is 40.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Boonton
Average Family Size in Boonton is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Boonton
Average Household Size in Boonton is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Boonton?
Per Capita income in Boonton is $47,574.
What is the Median Family Income in Boonton?
Median Family Income in Boonton is $126,394.
What is the Median Household income in Boonton?
Median Household Income in Boonton is $96,500.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Boonton?
Income or Wage Gap in Boonton is 33.7%.
Women in Boonton earn 66.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Boonton?
Inequality or Gini Index in Boonton is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Boonton?
There are 5,042 People in the Labor Forcein in Boonton.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Boonton?
71.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Boonton.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Boonton?
Unemployment Rate in Boonton is 3.9%.