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CITY · 2020 ACS

Cologne

New Jersey · 1,461 residents · 1.834 sq mi
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Cologne is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,525. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. Median home value is $270,000. With a median age of 56.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% 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

1,461
+1%vs 2021
vs 1,442 in 2021
2020 – 2024
797 / sq mi
+1%vs 2021
vs 786 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
56.4
+6%vs 2021
vs 53.4 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
9791K1K1K2K20202024Cologne
20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$86,525
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $91,190 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$54,583
+1%vs 2021
vs $53,931 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.7%
−1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 58.7% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
0.0%
−3.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.1% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance13.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

$270,000
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $268,000 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$1,938
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,987 in 2021
US average: $1,124
51.3%
+1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.1% in 2021
48.7% rent
3.1
+6%vs 2021
vs 2.9 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(1,101)
Black13%(188)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(106)
Asian3.3%(47)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score49.2%(709)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(1,181)
Black6%(87)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(70)
Asian3.3%(48)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score33.3%(486)
33
−32%vs 2021
vs 49 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

36.9%
−0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 37.1% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 94.6% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
14.5%
+5.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 9.1% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.2 min
+19%vs 2021
vs 20.4 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
92.1%
+4.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 87.9% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
2.9%
+0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.4% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

6.4%
+1.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.7% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
62.6%
+5.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 56.9% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
38.4%
+3.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 34.9% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

50.9%
+3.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 47.1% in 2021
49.1%
−3.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 52.9% in 2021
8.3%
+3.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.1% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
4.5%
−0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cologne, New Jersey?

Cologne, New Jersey has about 1,461 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cologne, New Jersey earns about $86,525 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cologne, New Jersey expensive?

In Cologne, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $270,000, and the typical rent is about $1,938 a month.

How educated are people in Cologne, New Jersey?

About 36.9% of adults age 25 and over in Cologne, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cologne, New Jersey?

About 0.0% of people in Cologne, 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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