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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bordentown

New Jersey · 3,969 residents · 0.935 sq mi
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Bordentown is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,279. Population has declined 9% since 1990. Median home value is $114,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.9
US median: 35.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,969
−9%since 1990
from 4,341 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,245 / sq mi
−9%since 1990
from 4,643 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.9
+8%since 1990
from 35.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Bordentown
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,279
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,750 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,882
+46%since 1990
from $17,687 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
6.8%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,900
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $103,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$736
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $595 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
55.8%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 57.7% in 1990
44.2% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−9%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(3,649)
Black14.2%(616)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(54)
Asian1.2%(54)
Diversity Score36.3%(1,577)
2000
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(3,164)
Black13%(514)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(112)
Asian1.9%(74)
Diversity Score38.8%(1,541)
Diversity Score
39
+7%since 1990
from 36 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.7%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 21.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.7%
+7.5 ptssince 1990
from 78.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 6.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
−19%since 1990
from 22.5 min in 1990
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 Bordentown, New Jersey?

Bordentown, New Jersey has about 3,969 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Bordentown, New Jersey earns about $47,279 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 $114,900, and the typical rent is about $736 a month.

How educated are people in Bordentown, New Jersey?

About 26.7% 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 6.8% 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 372 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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