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Crestwood

New Jersey · 8,426 residents · 4.274 sq mi
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Crestwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,042. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% 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 $71,900. With a median age of 72.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 66% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 72.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
8,426
Unchangedsince 2000
from 8,392 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,971 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,964 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
72.2
−5%since 2000
from 75.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K8K9K1990201020202024Crestwood
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,042
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,615 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,251
+35%since 2000
from $23,841 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,900
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$867
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $788 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 95.9% in 2000
10.6% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+19%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(8,182)
Black0.8%(64)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(94)
Asian0.2%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(438)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(7,618)
Black2.3%(190)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(347)
Asian1.5%(124)
Other0.1%(13)
Diversity Score19.2%(1,615)
Diversity Score
19
+268%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
−4%since 2000
from 26.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
22.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2011
from 16.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.5%
−44.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
Female
61.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
Foreign born
7.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
−94.4 ptssince 2013
from 96.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crestwood, New Jersey?

Crestwood, New Jersey has about 8,426 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Crestwood, New Jersey earns about $29,042 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crestwood, New Jersey expensive?

In Crestwood, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $71,900, and the typical rent is about $867 a month.

How educated are people in Crestwood, New Jersey?

About 19.5% of adults age 25 and over in Crestwood, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crestwood, New Jersey?

About 9.8% of people in Crestwood, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crestwood, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Crestwood, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 361 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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