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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Emerson

New Jersey · 7,197 residents · 2.231 sq mi
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Emerson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $74,556. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $260,300. With a median age of 41.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 35% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,197
+4%since 1990
from 6,930 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,226 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 3,106 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.1
+3%since 1990
from 39.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Emerson
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$74,556
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $61,417 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$31,506
+42%since 1990
from $22,155 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.4%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$260,300
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $228,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,096
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $1,001 in 1990
US average: $602
92.3%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 92.6% in 1990
7.7% rent
3.5
−6%since 1990
from 3.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(6,423)
Black1.2%(80)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(203)
Asian6.1%(420)
Diversity Score23.1%(1,601)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(6,209)
Black0.7%(47)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(332)
Asian7.9%(568)
Diversity Score29.8%(2,147)
30
+29%since 1990
from 23 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

40.3%
+12.1 ptssince 1990
from 28.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.0%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 85.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
12.3%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 9.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.7 min
−10%since 1990
from 25.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 7,197 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Emerson, New Jersey earns about $74,556 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 $260,300, and the typical rent is about $1,096 a month.

How educated are people in Emerson, New Jersey?

About 40.3% 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 2.4% 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 267 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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