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Andover

New Jersey · 595 residents · 1.348 sq mi
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Andover has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,844. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $297,200. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
47% 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
595
−10%since 2000
from 658 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
441 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 488 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.6
+16%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5636407177948711990201020202024Andover
2024728
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,844
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,107
+28%since 2000
from $25,914 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.9%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing7.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food6.4%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
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
$297,200
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $154,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,335
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $804 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
40.2% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+78%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(601)
Black2%(13)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(17)
Asian2.3%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.6%(109)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(484)
Black2.9%(17)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(59)
Asian0.8%(5)
Other6.4%(38)
Diversity Score42.6%(254)
Diversity Score
43
+157%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.3%
+27.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.0 min
+55%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 74.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.8%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
59.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
11.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−85.7 ptssince 2013
from 92.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Andover, New Jersey?

Andover, New Jersey has about 595 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Andover, New Jersey earns about $64,844 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Andover, New Jersey expensive?

In Andover, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $297,200, and the typical rent is about $1,335 a month.

How educated are people in Andover, New Jersey?

About 47.3% of adults age 25 and over in Andover, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Andover, New Jersey?

About 3.6% of people in Andover, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Andover, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Andover, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 112 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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