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Belford

New Jersey · 1,768 residents · 1.259 sq mi
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Belford is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $89,583. Population has grown 32% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $367,200. Poverty is rare here, at 1.1% of residents. Households here earn about 28% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 96%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,768
+32%since 2000
from 1,340 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,404 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 1,064 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.6
+8%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K2000201020202024Belford
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,583
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,964 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,266
+47%since 2000
from $25,412 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
67.3%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services14.6%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration10%
US avg: 4.9%
Information8%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food6.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$367,200
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $147,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $979 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
67.8%
−18.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
15.8% rent
Vacancy rate
15.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
49.4%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.5%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+86%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(1,255)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(63)
Asian0.6%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.2%(178)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(1,536)
Black1.5%(27)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(143)
Asian2%(36)
Other3.3%(58)
Diversity Score33%(584)
Diversity Score
33
+149%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
46.3 min
+78%since 2000
from 26.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
7.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.1%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
54.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belford, New Jersey?

Belford, New Jersey has about 1,768 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Belford, New Jersey earns about $89,583 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 $367,200, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Belford, New Jersey?

About 23.5% 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 1.1% 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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