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Alpha

New Jersey · 2,328 residents · 1.681 sq mi
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Alpha is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,612. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $197,400. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% 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
2,328
−6%since 2000
from 2,482 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,385 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,477 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+18%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Alpha
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,612
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,209 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,244
+90%since 2000
from $20,104 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.3%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade16%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$197,400
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $119,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,048
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $710 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
30.3% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−8%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(2,374)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(47)
Asian1.2%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.1%(202)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(1,935)
Black2.8%(65)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(211)
Asian1.8%(41)
Other4.7%(109)
Diversity Score39.6%(922)
Diversity Score
40
+387%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+18%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 73.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.1%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−92.5 ptssince 2013
from 97.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alpha, New Jersey?

Alpha, New Jersey has about 2,328 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Alpha, New Jersey earns about $75,612 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 $197,400, and the typical rent is about $1,048 a month.

How educated are people in Alpha, New Jersey?

About 21.7% 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 4.8% 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 202 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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