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Alloway

New Jersey · 1,296 residents · 6.85 sq mi
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Alloway is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,644. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $251,300. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 1.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,296
+15%since 2000
from 1,128 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
189 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 165 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.8
+25%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8831K1K2K2K1990201020202024Alloway
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,644
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,477 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,332
+88%since 2000
from $25,121 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.2%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance16.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade16%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services5.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$251,300
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$960
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $625 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
12.2% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+30%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(1,047)
Black4.2%(47)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(12)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.9%(146)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89%(1,154)
Black1.9%(25)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(23)
Asian0.6%(8)
Other2.3%(30)
Diversity Score16.5%(214)
Diversity Score
17
+28%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.3%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.6 min
+114%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.0%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Female
48.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−89.1 ptssince 2013
from 93.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alloway, New Jersey?

Alloway, New Jersey has about 1,296 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Alloway, New Jersey earns about $83,644 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alloway, New Jersey expensive?

In Alloway, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $251,300, and the typical rent is about $960 a month.

How educated are people in Alloway, New Jersey?

About 21.6% of adults age 25 and over in Alloway, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alloway, New Jersey?

About 1.2% of people in Alloway, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alloway, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Alloway, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 127 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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