Borough · New Jersey
Kinnelon, New Jersey
Kinnelon, borough, in Morris County, New Jersey. Kinnelon had 10,138 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 9,966 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 10,013 (±49). GEOID 3437110.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
10,138
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 9,966 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,013 ±49
Median household income
$187,438
±$21,914 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$706,400
±$41,502 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$2,282
±$277 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Kinnelon and what county is it in?
Kinnelon is a borough in Morris County, New Jersey. It covers 18.0 square miles of land, 552 residents per square mile in 2020.
Kinnelon is in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 22 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Kinnelon, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 10,138 people lived in Kinnelon on July 1, 2025, up 1.5% since 2020, slower than New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 9,966 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 10,013 (±49).
| Measure | Kinnelon | Morris County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,013 ±49 | 514,528 | no clear change |
| Households | 3,348 ±179 | 193,245 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.99 ±0.16 | 2.62 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,463 ±183 | 199,506 | no clear change |
Kinnelon's population since 2000
From 9,365 in 2000 to 10,138 in 2025: up 8.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Kinnelon as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Kinnelon?
The median resident of Kinnelon is 42.8 years old; 20.1% are under 18 and 16.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 84.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 6.4%. 11.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Kinnelon | Morris County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.8 ±2.3 | 42.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.1% ±2.8 pts | 20.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.7% ±2.2 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Male | 53.0% ±3.0 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.4% ±2.5 pts | 16.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 84.2% ±3.6 pts | 65.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.7 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.9% ±2.8 pts | 10.7% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.8% ±1.6 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 11.3% ±2.6 pts | 19.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 15.0% ±3.7 pts | 26.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.8% ±1.0 pts | 3.4% | – |
| With a disability | 9.6% ±3.4 pts | 9.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.1% ±1.5 pts | 4.7% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.0% ±1.5 pts | 94.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 65.4% ±5.0 pts | 57.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 25.8% ±4.0 pts | 24.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 95.2% ±2.2 pts | 91.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1% ±0.8 pts | 1.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Kinnelon earn?
Half of Kinnelon's 3,348 households earn less than $187,438 a year (±$21,914), against $137,326 in Morris County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 it was $194,450 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart.
| Measure | Kinnelon | Morris County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $187,438 ±$21,914 | $137,326 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $245,833 ±$30,149 | $186,467 | – |
| Per capita income | $83,585 ±$9,664 | $71,044 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 2.0% ±1.7 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.3% ±3.6 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.4% ±1.1 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.9% ±1.3 pts | 97.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.6% ±1.8 pts | 95.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Kinnelon?
Owners occupy 93.1% of Kinnelon's occupied homes and renters 6.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $706,400 by its owner (±$41,502). The median renter pays $2,282 a month including utilities, and 27.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Kinnelon | Morris County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $706,400 ±$41,502 | $582,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $2,282 ±$277 | $1,904 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 27.3% ±15.4 pts | 38.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $4,000 or more | $3,295 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 93.1% ±2.9 pts | 74.3% | +4.3 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 6.9% ±2.9 pts | 25.7% | – |
| Housing units | 3,463 ±183 | 199,506 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±16.7 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 91.1% ±2.8 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.7% ±1.1 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.9% ±2.6 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.8% ±1.9 pts | 5.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Kinnelon building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Kinnelon in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.9 across New Jersey.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Kinnelon work and get to work?
67.2% of Kinnelon's workers drive alone and 21.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 34.3 minutes.
| Measure | Kinnelon | Morris County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.3% ±4.6 pts | 68.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.1% ±5.5 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 67.2% ±4.3 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.1% ±2.9 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 4.5% ±1.7 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 21.2% ±3.7 pts | 21.8% | +14.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 34.3 min ±3.1 | 29.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Kinnelon?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Kinnelon (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $183,563 (Tract 407.01) to $205,705 (Tract 407.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 407.01Morris County | 5,753 | $183,563 |
| Tract 407.02Morris County | 4,260 | $205,705 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Kinnelon) · Census block assignment files
How does Kinnelon compare with other places in New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Kinnelon is the 3,181st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 114th-most populous of 323 in New Jersey.
Kinnelon ranks 85th of 771 places in New Jersey with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 114th | 323 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 316th | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 650th | 787 |
| Median household income | 85th | 771 |
| Per capita income | 96th | 785 |
| Median home value | 123rd | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 113th | 701 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 141st | 780 |
| Median age | 374th | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 102nd | 777 |
| Work from home | 236th | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 168th | 787 |
Kinnelon's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
Every place in New Jersey, sortable · Compare Kinnelon with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Kinnelon?
16 of the 57 figures for Kinnelon on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Kinnelon are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Kinnelon.