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Bloomsbury

New Jersey · 870 residents · 0.932 sq mi
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Bloomsbury is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $98,571. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $297,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents. Households here earn about 41% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
870
−2%since 2000
from 886 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
933 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 951 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.1
+13%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7037548058569071990201020202024Bloomsbury
2024841
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,571
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,141
+60%since 2000
from $26,392 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
71.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.338
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Information4.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$297,700
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $172,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,181
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $875 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
66.5%
−15.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
18.7% rent
Vacancy rate
11.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+13%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(861)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(13)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(47)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(799)
Black1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino4%(35)
Asian1.8%(16)
Other1.2%(10)
Diversity Score19.1%(166)
Diversity Score
19
+259%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 33.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 93.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.3 min
+25%since 2000
from 28.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
50.6%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.7%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bloomsbury, New Jersey?

Bloomsbury, New Jersey has about 870 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bloomsbury, New Jersey earns about $98,571 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bloomsbury, New Jersey expensive?

In Bloomsbury, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $297,700, and the typical rent is about $1,181 a month.

How educated are people in Bloomsbury, New Jersey?

About 39.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bloomsbury, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bloomsbury, New Jersey?

About 4.1% of people in Bloomsbury, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bloomsbury, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Bloomsbury, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 20 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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