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Brainards

New Jersey · 194 residents · 0.184 sq mi
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Population has fallen 18% since 2019, a loss of 42 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $164,500. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
194
−18%since 2019
from 236 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,054 / sq mi
−18%since 2019
from 1,283 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
47.7
+29%since 2019
from 37.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
78138197256316201020202024Brainards
202498
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$23,593
−8%since 2019
from $25,653 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.5%
−17.0 ptssince 2019
from 53.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 1.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing36.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade22.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services5.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $167,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,438
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 85.9% in 2019
13.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(181)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino23.3%(55)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score44.7%(105)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(183)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(3)
Asian1%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.8%(15)
Diversity Score
8
−83%since 2019
from 45 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 21.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2019
from 94.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 13.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.0 min
+2%since 2019
from 37.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
97.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 96.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 15.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
90.3%
+14.4 ptssince 2019
from 75.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
8.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2019
from 15.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2019
from 42.8% in 2019
Female
51.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2019
from 57.2% in 2019
Foreign born
7.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 8.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
33.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2019
from 25.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brainards, New Jersey?

Brainards, New Jersey has about 194 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Brainards, New Jersey expensive?

In Brainards, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $164,500, and the typical rent is about $1,438 a month.

How educated are people in Brainards, New Jersey?

About 19.4% 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 4.2% 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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