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Brainards

New Jersey · 98 residents · 0.184 sq mi
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Population has fallen 43% since 2023, a loss of 74 residents. Median home value is $159,400. With a median age of 61.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 61.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
98
−43%since 2023
from 172 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
533 / sq mi
−43%since 2023
from 935 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
61.1
+5%since 2023
from 58.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
78138197256316201020202024Brainards
202498
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$63,473
+20%since 2023
from $52,952 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.1%
−13.7 ptssince 2023
from 90.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.256
+32%since 2023
from 0.194 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance26%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical26%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade24.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,400
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $121,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.5%
+10.6 ptssince 2023
from 76.9% in 2023
12.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(172)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(86)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.2%(12)
Diversity Score26.9%(26)
Diversity Score
27
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.5%
−13.0 ptssince 2023
from 37.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 88.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−13.9 ptssince 2023
from 13.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.6 min
−18%since 2023
from 46.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.7%
−19.1 ptssince 2023
from 95.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 14.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
91.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 96.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.1%
+12.6 ptssince 2023
from 39.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
−11.2 ptssince 2023
from 54.1% in 2023
Female
57.1%
+11.2 ptssince 2023
from 45.9% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
33.7%
+10.4 ptssince 2023
from 23.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
62.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2023
from 55.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brainards, New Jersey?

Brainards, New Jersey has about 98 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Brainards, New Jersey expensive?

In Brainards, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $159,400.

How educated are people in Brainards, New Jersey?

About 24.5% of adults age 25 and over in Brainards, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brainards, New Jersey?

About 0.0% of people in Brainards, 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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