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Cream Ridge

New Jersey · 727 residents · 3.021 sq mi
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Cream Ridge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $212,768. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 2023. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $864,500. With a median age of 51.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
727
+52%since 2023
from 477 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
241 / sq mi
+52%since 2023
from 158 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
51.2
Unchangedsince 2023
from 51.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
44452159967675320202024Cream Ridge
2024727
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$212,768
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $235,761 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$81,542
−6%since 2023
from $87,066 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
93.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 89.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
−13%since 2023
from 0.416 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing16.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services11.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Information9.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$864,500
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $808,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
19.9%
−10.0 ptssince 2023
from 29.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 13.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
4.1
+19%since 2023
from 3.4 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(369)
Black5.5%(26)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian17.2%(82)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score46.1%(220)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.2%(438)
Black8.7%(63)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian31.1%(226)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score66.6%(484)
Diversity Score
67
+44%since 2023
from 46 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 60.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 31.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
46.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.7%
−10.1 ptssince 2023
from 75.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 18.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 56.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 63.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 54.3% in 2023
Female
50.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 45.7% in 2023
Foreign born
30.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 25.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
2.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
67.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 67.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cream Ridge, New Jersey?

Cream Ridge, New Jersey has about 727 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cream Ridge, New Jersey?

The typical household in Cream Ridge, New Jersey earns about $212,768 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cream Ridge, New Jersey expensive?

In Cream Ridge, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $864,500.

How educated are people in Cream Ridge, New Jersey?

About 61.9% of adults age 25 and over in Cream Ridge, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cream Ridge, New Jersey?

About 0.0% of people in Cream Ridge, 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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