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Egg Harbor City

New Jersey · 4,396 residents · 10.851 sq mi
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Egg Harbor City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,917. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 20% 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 $145,500. Households here earn about 45% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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
4,396
−3%since 2000
from 4,545 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
405 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 419 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
+11%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Egg Harbor City
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,917
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,956 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,336
+47%since 2000
from $15,151 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,500
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$943
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $615 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.6%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
45.4% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+16%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.2%(2,690)
Black12.5%(568)
Hispanic / Latino24.6%(1,116)
Asian1.2%(56)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.9%(3,132)
2020
White, non-Hispanic45%(1,979)
Black19.1%(840)
Hispanic / Latino27.8%(1,223)
Asian2.7%(117)
Other2.9%(126)
Diversity Score83.2%(3,656)
Diversity Score
83
+21%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+35%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 14.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.3%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.4%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
11.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.1%
−68.5 ptssince 2013
from 81.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey has about 4,396 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Egg Harbor City, New Jersey earns about $46,917 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 $145,500, and the typical rent is about $943 a month.

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

About 19.5% 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 19.3% 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 187 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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