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Carneys Point

New Jersey · 7,841 residents · 8.379 sq mi
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Carneys Point has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,326. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $137,700. Households here earn about 33% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
7,841
+13%since 2000
from 6,914 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
936 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 825 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+12%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K8K8K1990201020202024Carneys Point
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,326
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,976 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,991
+51%since 2000
from $19,208 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,700
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,050
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $608 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
37.8% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+10%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.6%(5,230)
Black17.4%(1,205)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(287)
Asian0.9%(60)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.5%(3,214)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.2%(4,328)
Black20.9%(1,639)
Hispanic / Latino18.2%(1,427)
Asian1.3%(99)
Other1.7%(131)
Diversity Score74.5%(5,842)
Diversity Score
75
+60%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+47%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 12.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.5%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−85.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carneys Point, New Jersey?

Carneys Point, New Jersey has about 7,841 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carneys Point, New Jersey?

The typical household in Carneys Point, New Jersey earns about $57,326 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carneys Point, New Jersey expensive?

In Carneys Point, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $137,700, and the typical rent is about $1,050 a month.

How educated are people in Carneys Point, New Jersey?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Carneys Point, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carneys Point, New Jersey?

About 12.7% of people in Carneys Point, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carneys Point, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Carneys Point, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 155 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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