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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Egg Harbor City

New Jersey · 4,545 residents · 10.851 sq mi
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Egg Harbor City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,956. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $88,100. Households here earn about 40% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,545
−1%since 1990
from 4,583 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
419 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 422 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.9
+11%since 1990
from 31.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Egg Harbor City
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,956
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,904 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,151
+21%since 1990
from $12,491 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
13.1%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 15.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,100
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $85,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$615
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $480 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
63.4%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 61.1% in 1990
36.6% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−10%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(3,612)
Black11.2%(513)
Hispanic / Latino20.3%(930)
Asian0.6%(29)
Diversity Score65.9%(3,022)
2000
White, non-Hispanic59.2%(2,690)
Black12.5%(568)
Hispanic / Latino24.6%(1,116)
Asian1.2%(56)
Diversity Score68.9%(3,132)
Diversity Score
69
+4%since 1990
from 66 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 9.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.0%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 65.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
−19%since 1990
from 21.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Egg Harbor City, New Jersey?

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey has about 4,545 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Egg Harbor City, New Jersey?

The typical household in Egg Harbor City, New Jersey earns about $32,956 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Egg Harbor City, New Jersey expensive?

In Egg Harbor City, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $88,100, and the typical rent is about $615 a month.

How educated are people in Egg Harbor City, New Jersey?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Egg Harbor City, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Egg Harbor City, New Jersey?

About 13.1% of people in Egg Harbor City, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Egg Harbor City, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Egg Harbor City, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 38 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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