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Brainards

New Jersey · 202 residents · 0.184 sq mi
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Brainards is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,250. Population has fallen 25% since 2011, a loss of 69 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $228,900. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
202
−25%vs 2011
vs 271 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,098 / sq mi
−25%vs 2011
vs 1,473 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
40.0
−1%vs 2011
vs 40.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
78138197256316201020202024Brainards
202498
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,250
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $90,089 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$30,886
+6%vs 2011
vs $29,015 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
56.7%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.263
−1%vs 2011
vs 0.265 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information26.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance22.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade20%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical12.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services10.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services10%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$228,900
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $210,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
76.7%
−17.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 94.1% in 2011
8.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−17.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.5% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.7%
+3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+13%vs 2011
vs 2.3 in 2011
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(271)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(190)
Black3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(5)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.2%(29)
Diversity Score
14
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.9%
−14.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.5%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.7% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.9 min
+3%vs 2011
vs 30.8 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.5%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.5%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.2% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.2% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
3.6%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.5% in 2011
Female
48.1%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.5% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brainards, New Jersey?

Brainards, New Jersey has about 202 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Brainards, New Jersey earns about $86,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brainards, New Jersey expensive?

In Brainards, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $228,900.

How educated are people in Brainards, New Jersey?

About 10.1% 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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