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South Orange-Maplewood School District
South Orange-Maplewood School District is a unified school district in New Jersey with a community population of 44,087. The median household income is $185,977 and the median age is 37.8.
44,087
Population
6561
People / sq mi
$185,977
Median Income
37.8
Median Age
South Orange-Maplewood School District covers 7 sq mi of land at 6560.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 56.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 44.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$185,977
Median Household Income
$79,930
Per Capita Income
1.2%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$780,600
Median Home Value
$2,282
Median Rent
71.0%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
96.1%
High School+
74.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
South Orange-Maplewood School District serves a community with a population of 44,087 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in New Jersey.
The median household income in South Orange-Maplewood School District is $185,977, with a per capita income of $79,930. The poverty rate is 1.2%.
South Orange-Maplewood School District is 56.6% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 44.4% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In South Orange-Maplewood School District, 96.1% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 74.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in South Orange-Maplewood School District is $780,600, with a median rent of $2,282. The homeownership rate is 71.0%.
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Data for South Orange-Maplewood School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3415330).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.