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Brass Castle

New Jersey · 1,555 residents · 2.939 sq mi
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Brass Castle is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $71,172. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $281,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,555
+3%since 2000
from 1,507 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
529 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 513 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.9
+8%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Brass Castle
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,172
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,227 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,550
−9%since 2000
from $32,393 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
48.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.353
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food7.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.5%
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%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$281,300
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $170,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
70.5%
−23.5 ptssince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
4.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+84%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(1,463)
Black0.9%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(25)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.8%(103)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(1,447)
Black1.6%(25)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(50)
Asian1.4%(22)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15%(234)
Diversity Score
15
+120%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 26.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 91.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+6%since 2000
from 27.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.7%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brass Castle, New Jersey?

Brass Castle, New Jersey has about 1,555 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brass Castle, New Jersey?

The typical household in Brass Castle, New Jersey earns about $71,172 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brass Castle, New Jersey expensive?

In Brass Castle, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $281,300.

How educated are people in Brass Castle, New Jersey?

About 19.9% of adults age 25 and over in Brass Castle, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brass Castle, New Jersey?

About 8.1% of people in Brass Castle, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brass Castle, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Brass Castle, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 170 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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