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Echelon

New Jersey · 10,743 residents · 2.797 sq mi
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Echelon is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,161. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $209,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,743
+3%since 2000
from 10,440 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
3,841 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 3,733 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.9
+9%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,161
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,410 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,191
+27%since 2000
from $26,850 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$209,200
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,044
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $833 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.8%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 42.4% in 2000
56.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+55%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.7%(7,484)
Black10%(1,048)
Hispanic / Latino3%(317)
Asian13.2%(1,375)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.3%(5,672)
2010
White, non-Hispanic61.4%(6,597)
Black11.6%(1,244)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(476)
Asian19.4%(2,086)
Other5.4%(581)
Diversity Score73.2%(7,865)
Diversity Score
73
+35%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 40.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+44%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
12.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
17.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
50.3%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
25.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.8%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Echelon, New Jersey?

Echelon, New Jersey has about 10,743 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Echelon, New Jersey earns about $58,161 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Echelon, New Jersey expensive?

In Echelon, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $209,200, and the typical rent is about $1,044 a month.

How educated are people in Echelon, New Jersey?

About 46.2% of adults age 25 and over in Echelon, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Echelon, New Jersey?

About 7.7% of people in Echelon, 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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