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Emerson

New Jersey · 7,371 residents (2025 est.) · 2.231 sq mi
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Emerson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $155,536. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $645,200. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,305
+2%since 2000
from 7,197 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,274 / sq mi
+1%since 2009
from 3,256 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
48.8
+19%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,371 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Emerson
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56%(439)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.2%(380)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.3%(389)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.4%(397)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.3%(458)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347%(513)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.7%(856)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.3%(974)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.5%(1,062)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7414.3%(1,046)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.1%(446)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4.7%(345)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$155,536
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,556 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$67,188
+113%since 2000
from $31,506 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.6%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
+4%since 2010
from 0.399 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services15.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Information8.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$645,200
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $260,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,887
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,096 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.3% in 2000
8.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.3%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.7%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
−22%since 2009
from 5.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
56
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(6,209)
Black0.7%(47)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(332)
Asian7.9%(568)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.6%(5,085)
Black1.1%(79)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(783)
Asian15.6%(1,136)
Other3%(222)
Diversity Score
60
+76%since 2009
from 34 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Dominican3.5%(257)
Colombian2.4%(172)
Spaniard1.6%(116)
Mexican1.3%(97)
Puerto Rican0.7%(50)
Uruguayan0.7%(50)
Cuban0.5%(36)
Asian origin
Filipino4.9%(361)
Chinese4%(291)
Korean2.7%(194)
Asian Indian2.6%(192)
Kazakh0.7%(54)
Japanese0.2%(17)
Ancestry
Italian32%(2,340)
Irish18.4%(1,341)
German7.5%(551)
Polish7.5%(549)
Greek3.6%(264)
English3.1%(226)
French2%(147)
Arab1.8%(131)
American1.6%(117)
Egyptian1.6%(114)
Armenian1.3%(95)
Ukrainian1.2%(85)
+ 17 more ancestry groups with data
Hungarian1.1%(84)
Russian1.1%(78)
Israeli0.9%(64)
Croatian0.8%(61)
Iranian0.7%(51)
Scottish0.7%(49)
Slovak0.7%(49)
Lithuanian0.4%(28)
Swiss0.4%(26)
Romanian0.3%(22)
West Indian0.3%(21)
Jamaican0.3%(21)
Swedish0.3%(20)
Lebanese0.2%(17)
Turkish0.2%(17)
Welsh0.1%(9)
RANKED:Largest Italian population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Polish population · Largest Filipino population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 40.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+37%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 60.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
19.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2012
from 12.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
−91.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2017
from 91.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2016
from 79.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 6.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married21.8%(628)
Married70.7%(2,037)
Widowed3.6%(105)
Divorced3.9%(111)
Women 15+
Never married21%(676)
Married62.3%(2,003)
Widowed9%(290)
Divorced7.7%(247)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emerson, New Jersey?

Emerson, New Jersey has about 7,305 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Emerson, New Jersey earns about $155,536 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Emerson, New Jersey expensive?

In Emerson, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $645,200, and the typical rent is about $1,887 a month.

How educated are people in Emerson, New Jersey?

About 57.0% of adults age 25 and over in Emerson, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Emerson, New Jersey?

About 3.1% of people in Emerson, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Emerson, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Emerson, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 375 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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