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English Creek

New Jersey · 2,548 residents · 4.813 sq mi
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English Creek has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,986. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $248,600. With a median age of 60.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 38% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,548
+12%since 2023
from 2,275 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
529 / sq mi
+12%since 2023
from 473 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
60.1
−3%since 2023
from 61.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
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20243K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,986
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $61,694 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,535
−9%since 2023
from $50,185 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 38.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
−2%since 2023
from 0.434 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$248,600
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $284,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2021 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,599
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 94.9% in 2023
5.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 27.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.7%
−9.0 ptssince 2023
from 59.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
−16%since 2023
from 4.6 in 2023
2021 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(2,050)
Black0.5%(11)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(71)
Asian0.8%(19)
Other5.5%(124)
Diversity Score23%(523)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(2,254)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(32)
Asian0.9%(24)
Other9.1%(233)
Diversity Score26.1%(665)
Diversity Score
26
+14%since 2023
from 23 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 35.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 94.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+1%since 2023
from 23.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 78.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 15.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 44.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
−8.0 ptssince 2023
from 20.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.2%
−13.1 ptssince 2023
from 39.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 53.7% in 2023
Female
47.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 46.3% in 2023
Foreign born
4.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 17.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 25.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 96.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 94.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in English Creek, New Jersey?

English Creek, New Jersey has about 2,548 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in English Creek, New Jersey?

The typical household in English Creek, New Jersey earns about $63,986 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is English Creek, New Jersey expensive?

In English Creek, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $248,600, and the typical rent is about $2,599 a month.

How educated are people in English Creek, New Jersey?

About 33.1% of adults age 25 and over in English Creek, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in English Creek, New Jersey?

About 16.1% of people in English Creek, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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