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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Belford

New Jersey · 1,340 residents · 1.259 sq mi
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Belford is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $66,964. Population has held roughly steady since 2009. Median home value is $147,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,340
+10%vs 2009
vs 1,216 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,064 / sq mi
+10%vs 2009
vs 966 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
Median age
35.8
+6%vs 2009
vs 33.9 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K2000201020202024Belford
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,964
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $80,163 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,412
+1%vs 2009
vs $25,267 in 2009
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
3.2%
+1.8 ptsvs 2009
vs 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$147,800
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $330,900 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$979
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $1,850 in 2009
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
86.5%
−9.7 ptsvs 2009
vs 96.2% in 2009
13.5% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−47%vs 2009
vs 4.1 in 2009
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(1,005)
Black4.5%(55)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(128)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score37.9%(461)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(1,255)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(63)
Asian0.6%(8)
Diversity Score13.2%(178)
Diversity Score
13
−65%vs 2009
vs 38 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
−1.9 ptsvs 2009
vs 18.7% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.7%
+1.0 ptsvs 2009
vs 88.6% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−1.0 ptsvs 2009
vs 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belford, New Jersey?

Belford, New Jersey has about 1,340 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Belford, New Jersey earns about $66,964 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Belford, New Jersey expensive?

In Belford, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $147,800, and the typical rent is about $979 a month.

How educated are people in Belford, New Jersey?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Belford, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Belford, New Jersey?

About 3.2% of people in Belford, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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

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