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Absecon Highlands

New Jersey · 1,414 residents · 1.954 sq mi
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Absecon Highlands is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,679. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. Median home value is $203,100. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,414
−2%vs 2021
vs 1,444 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Population density
724 / sq mi
−2%vs 2021
vs 739 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
Median age
43.9
+20%vs 2021
vs 36.5 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K20202024Absecon Highlands
20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,679
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $77,330 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,466
Unchangedvs 2021
vs $35,607 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
77.3%
+20.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 57.2% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.5%
−1.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 10.2% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$203,100
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $190,100 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.8%
+4.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 86.7% in 2021
9.2% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−6%vs 2021
vs 2.5 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic67.9%(981)
Black2.5%(36)
Hispanic / Latino23.3%(337)
Asian0.7%(10)
Other5.5%(80)
Diversity Score60%(867)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.5%(941)
Black5%(70)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(199)
Asian8.8%(125)
Other3.3%(47)
Diversity Score63%(890)
Diversity Score
63
+5%vs 2021
vs 60 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.5%
+5.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 29.6% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
−2.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 90.6% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.9%
−1.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 9.4% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
+9%vs 2021
vs 29.2 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.9%
+0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 88.1% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.6%
−5.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 13.3% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.2%
−2.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 13.1% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.0%
+1.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 75.4% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.7%
+3.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 33.7% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.2%
−5.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 62.3% in 2021
Female
42.8%
+5.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 37.7% in 2021
Foreign born
17.9%
+5.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 12.2% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.3% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Absecon Highlands, New Jersey?

Absecon Highlands, New Jersey has about 1,414 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Absecon Highlands, New Jersey?

The typical household in Absecon Highlands, New Jersey earns about $87,679 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Absecon Highlands, New Jersey expensive?

In Absecon Highlands, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $203,100.

How educated are people in Absecon Highlands, New Jersey?

About 35.5% of adults age 25 and over in Absecon Highlands, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Absecon Highlands, New Jersey?

About 8.5% of people in Absecon Highlands, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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