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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Absecon

New Jersey · 7,638 residents · 5.532 sq mi
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Absecon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $55,745. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $123,200. With a median age of 40.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,638
+5%since 1990
from 7,298 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,381 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 1,319 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.3
+11%since 1990
from 36.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Absecon
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$55,745
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,451 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,615
+37%since 1990
from $17,295 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.8%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$123,200
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $120,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$792
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $719 in 1990
US average: $602
85.5%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 84.9% in 1990
14.5% rent
2.2
−22%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(6,689)
Black4.2%(309)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(135)
Asian3.3%(239)
Diversity Score23.4%(1,706)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(6,251)
Black5.6%(429)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(288)
Asian7.4%(569)
Diversity Score37.7%(2,881)
38
+61%since 1990
from 23 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.4%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 19.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.0%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 79.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.3%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.9 min
−18%since 1990
from 16.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Absecon, New Jersey?

Absecon, New Jersey has about 7,638 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Absecon, New Jersey earns about $55,745 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Absecon, New Jersey expensive?

In Absecon, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $123,200, and the typical rent is about $792 a month.

How educated are people in Absecon, New Jersey?

About 22.4% of adults age 25 and over in Absecon, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Absecon, New Jersey?

About 4.8% of people in Absecon, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Absecon, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Absecon, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 340 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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