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Dorothy

New Jersey · 1,225 residents · 5.841 sq mi
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Dorothy is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,366. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $333,000. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% 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
1,225
−2%since 2023
from 1,255 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
210 / sq mi
−2%since 2023
from 215 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
43.1
−13%since 2023
from 49.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K20202024Dorothy
20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$107,366
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $104,102 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,356
−13%since 2023
from $50,749 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2023
from 64.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.283
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.283 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade23.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.2%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$333,000
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $306,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
72.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2023
from 80.2% in 2023
27.4% rent
Vacancy rate
12.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.8%
−12.3 ptssince 2023
from 27.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.6%
+16.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+5%since 2023
from 2.9 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(896)
Black11.1%(139)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(153)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.3%(67)
Diversity Score57.5%(722)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.8%(843)
Black10%(123)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(139)
Asian1.5%(18)
Other8.3%(102)
Diversity Score62%(760)
Diversity Score
62
+8%since 2023
from 58 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 24.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 89.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
−4%since 2023
from 30.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 90.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% 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%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 55.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 23.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.6%
−9.6 ptssince 2023
from 58.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 51.1% in 2023
Female
44.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 48.9% in 2023
Foreign born
1.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 16.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 24.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2023
from 93.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2023
from 89.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dorothy, New Jersey?

Dorothy, New Jersey has about 1,225 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dorothy, New Jersey earns about $107,366 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dorothy, New Jersey expensive?

In Dorothy, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $333,000.

How educated are people in Dorothy, New Jersey?

About 31.5% of adults age 25 and over in Dorothy, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dorothy, New Jersey?

About 13.9% of people in Dorothy, 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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