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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Emerson

New Jersey · 6,930 residents · 2.231 sq mi
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Emerson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $61,417. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $228,900. With a median age of 39.7, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents. Households here earn about 50% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 33.0
More educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,930
−4%vs 2000
vs 7,197 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3,106 / sq mi
−4%vs 2000
vs 3,226 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.7
−3%vs 2000
vs 41.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Emerson
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$61,417
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $74,556 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$22,155
−30%vs 2000
vs $31,506 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.9%
+1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$228,900
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $260,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$1,001
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,096 in 2000
US average: $450
92.6%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 92.3% in 2000
7.4% rent
3.7
+7%vs 2000
vs 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score29.8%(2,147)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(6,423)
Black1.2%(80)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(203)
Asian6.1%(420)
Other0.1%(7)
Diversity Score23.1%(1,601)
23
−23%vs 2000
vs 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

28.2%
−12.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 40.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
85.8%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
9.4%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.3 min
+11%vs 2000
vs 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Emerson, New Jersey?

Emerson, New Jersey has about 6,930 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Emerson, New Jersey earns about $61,417 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 $228,900, and the typical rent is about $1,001 a month.

How educated are people in Emerson, New Jersey?

About 28.2% 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 3.9% of people in Emerson, 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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