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Beckett

New Jersey · 4,834 residents · 1.745 sq mi
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Beckett is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $132,817. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $242,100. Poverty is rare here, at 1.1% of residents. Households here earn about 56% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,834
+2%since 2000
from 4,726 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,770 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 2,708 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
+16%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Beckett
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$132,817
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,156 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,549
+92%since 2000
from $24,754 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
73.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$242,100
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,700
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,182 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
94.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 94.2% in 2000
5.7% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+13%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.7%(3,671)
Black15.7%(743)
Hispanic / Latino3%(143)
Asian2.1%(99)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.9%(2,076)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.3%(3,542)
Black12.7%(615)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(305)
Asian3.4%(162)
Other1.5%(70)
Diversity Score51%(2,465)
Diversity Score
51
+16%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 29.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 94.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+26%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.8%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 79.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.4%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.3%
−92.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beckett, New Jersey?

Beckett, New Jersey has about 4,834 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Beckett, New Jersey earns about $132,817 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beckett, New Jersey expensive?

In Beckett, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $242,100, and the typical rent is about $1,700 a month.

How educated are people in Beckett, New Jersey?

About 38.8% of adults age 25 and over in Beckett, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beckett, New Jersey?

About 1.1% of people in Beckett, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Beckett, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Beckett, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,019 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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