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Branchville

New Jersey · 809 residents (2025 est.) · 0.593 sq mi
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Branchville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $126,458. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $381,800. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
814
−4%since 2000
from 845 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,373 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,425 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.0
+10%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:809 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6817638459261K1990201020202024Branchville
2024814
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$126,458
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,855 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,114
+120%since 2000
from $22,748 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.0%
+24.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
−8%since 2010
from 0.415 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food10.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$381,800
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $148,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,750
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $671 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
44.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.7%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
−7%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(826)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(11)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(35)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81%(659)
Black1.5%(12)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(52)
Asian7.2%(59)
Other3.9%(32)
Diversity Score41.7%(339)
Diversity Score
42
+914%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.8%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+44%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% 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
3.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.1%
+9.2 ptssince 2011
from 62.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.8%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
43.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
8.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2012
from 10.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
−86.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2017
from 82.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.4%
−9.1 ptssince 2016
from 99.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Branchville, New Jersey?

Branchville, New Jersey has about 814 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Branchville, New Jersey earns about $126,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Branchville, New Jersey expensive?

In Branchville, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $381,800, and the typical rent is about $1,750 a month.

How educated are people in Branchville, New Jersey?

About 26.3% of adults age 25 and over in Branchville, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Branchville, New Jersey?

About 2.7% of people in Branchville, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Branchville, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Branchville, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 37 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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