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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Alpha

New Jersey · 2,482 residents · 1.681 sq mi
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Alpha has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $42,209. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $119,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,482
−2%since 1990
from 2,530 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,477 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 1,505 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.7
+2%since 1990
from 37.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Alpha
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,209
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,489 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,104
+43%since 1990
from $14,064 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.6%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$119,300
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $111,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$710
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $608 in 1990
US average: $602
71.1%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 70.2% in 1990
28.9% rent
2.8
−12%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(2,475)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(33)
Asian1.8%(46)
Diversity Score8.4%(212)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(2,374)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(47)
Asian1.2%(30)
Diversity Score8.1%(202)
8
−3%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.9%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 12.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.6%
+10.2 ptssince 1990
from 70.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.4%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.8 min
−8%since 1990
from 23.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Alpha, New Jersey?

Alpha, New Jersey has about 2,482 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Alpha, New Jersey earns about $42,209 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alpha, New Jersey expensive?

In Alpha, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $119,300, and the typical rent is about $710 a month.

How educated are people in Alpha, New Jersey?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Alpha, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alpha, New Jersey?

About 7.6% of people in Alpha, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alpha, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Alpha, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 48 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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