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Emerson

New Jersey · 7,401 residents · 2.231 sq mi
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Emerson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $99,292. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $505,300. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 1.1% of residents. Households here earn about 42% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,401
+3%since 2000
from 7,197 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,317 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 3,226 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.3
+8%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Emerson
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,292
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,556 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,501
+25%since 2000
from $31,506 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
62.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services11.4%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food9.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration9.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Information9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$505,300
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $260,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,096 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
61.6%
−30.7 ptssince 2000
from 92.3% in 2000
11.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
45.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.5%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.1
+46%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(5,986)
Black0.9%(64)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(619)
Asian8.5%(629)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score39.1%(2,891)
Diversity Score
39
+31%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 40.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+28%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
9.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.8%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
55.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
13.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.6%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emerson, New Jersey?

Emerson, New Jersey has about 7,401 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Emerson, New Jersey earns about $99,292 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 $505,300, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Emerson, New Jersey?

About 38.6% 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 1.1% 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 471 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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