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Echelon

New Jersey · 11,896 residents · 2.797 sq mi
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Echelon has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,379. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $238,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,896
+14%since 2000
from 10,440 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
4,253 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 3,733 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.8
+6%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,379
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,410 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,239
+42%since 2000
from $26,850 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$238,200
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,416
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $833 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
37.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 42.4% in 2000
62.7% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+44%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.1%(6,082)
Black12%(1,428)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(924)
Asian24.9%(2,966)
Other6.9%(822)
Diversity Score83.7%(9,957)
Diversity Score
84
+54%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 40.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+43%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 66.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.2%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
30.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−79.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Echelon, New Jersey?

Echelon, New Jersey has about 11,896 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Echelon, New Jersey earns about $71,379 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 $238,200, and the typical rent is about $1,416 a month.

How educated are people in Echelon, New Jersey?

About 49.7% 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 12.2% 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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