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The Borough of Mendham had a population of 4,954 as of July 1, 2022. Mendham ranks in the lower quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in New Jersey. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Mendham is located at latitude 40.7759 and longitude -74.6007 in Morris County. The formal boundaries for the Borough of Mendham encompass a land area of 5.95 sq. miles and a water area of 0.05 sq. miles. Morris County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5). The elevation is 614 feet.
The Borough of Mendham has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
Alternate Unofficial Names for Mendham: Mendam, Mendom, Mendum, Rocksiticus, Roxiticus.
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,954 (100%) |
| Population in Households | 4,745 (95.8%) |
| Population in Families | 4,253 (85.8%) |
| Population in Group Quarters1 | 209 ( 4.2%) |
| Population Density | 835 |
| Diversity Index2 | 32 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $178,690 |
| Average Household Income | $251,028 |
| % of Income for Mortgage4 | 21% |
| Per Capita Income | $88,997 |
| Wealth Index5 | 353 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,863 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,502 (80.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 253 (13.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 108 ( 5.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $701,379 |
| Average Home Value | $810,819 |
| Housing Affordability Index3 | 106 |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,755 |
| Average Household Size | 2.70 |
| Family Households | 1,331 |
| Average Family Size | 3.00 |
GROWTH RATE / YEAR |
2020-2022 | 2022-2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | -0.24% | -0.13% |
| Households | -0.18% | -0.11% |
| Families | -0.12% | |
| Median Household Income | 2.19% | |
| Per Capita Income | 2.47% | |
| Owner Occupied HU | 0.08% |
The table below compares Mendham to the other 701 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in New Jersey by rank and percentile using July 1, 2022 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 290 | 59th |
| Population Density | # 524 | 25th |
| Median Household Income | # 50 | 93rd |
| Housing Affordability Index | # 342 | 49th |
| Per Capita Income | # 51 | 93rd |
| Diversity Index | # 567 | 19th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE New Jersey Census Data Comparison Tool.
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