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Bordentown

New Jersey · 4,108 residents (2025 est.) · 0.935 sq mi
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Bordentown is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $103,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $345,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,026
+1%since 2000
from 3,969 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,306 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 4,245 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.4
+12%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,108 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Bordentown
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,375
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,279 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,260
+79%since 2000
from $25,882 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.0%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.339
−6%since 2010
from 0.361 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$345,500
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,501
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $736 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 55.8% in 2000
44.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.3%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.0%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+38%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(3,164)
Black13%(514)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(112)
Asian1.9%(74)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.8%(1,541)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(3,257)
Black5.9%(239)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(256)
Asian2.5%(99)
Other4.3%(175)
Diversity Score41.9%(1,688)
Diversity Score
42
+8%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.7%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 26.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+34%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.8%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 74.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.9%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.2%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2012
from 10.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
−84.8 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2017
from 86.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 93.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bordentown, New Jersey?

Bordentown, New Jersey has about 4,026 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bordentown, New Jersey earns about $103,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bordentown, New Jersey expensive?

In Bordentown, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $345,500, and the typical rent is about $1,501 a month.

How educated are people in Bordentown, New Jersey?

About 45.7% of adults age 25 and over in Bordentown, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bordentown, New Jersey?

About 5.1% of people in Bordentown, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bordentown, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Bordentown, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 315 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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