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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Erma

New Jersey · 2,088 residents · 2.917 sq mi
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Erma is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $64,261. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $114,000. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,088
+3%since 1990
from 2,034 in 1990
1990 – 2024
716 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 697 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.0
+8%since 1990
from 35.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Erma
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$64,261
+45%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,603 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,765
+55%since 1990
from $13,412 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.9%
−3.8 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$114,000
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $99,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$739
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $610 in 1990
US average: $602
85.4%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 87.8% in 1990
14.6% rent
1.8
−40%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95%(1,932)
Black1.5%(30)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(17)
Asian2.3%(46)
Diversity Score14%(284)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(2,008)
Black0.5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(35)
Asian1.1%(22)
Diversity Score7.9%(165)
8
−44%since 1990
from 14 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.6%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 11.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.4%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 71.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.7%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.5 min
−15%since 1990
from 17.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Erma, New Jersey?

Erma, New Jersey has about 2,088 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Erma, New Jersey earns about $64,261 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Erma, New Jersey expensive?

In Erma, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $114,000, and the typical rent is about $739 a month.

How educated are people in Erma, New Jersey?

About 8.6% of adults age 25 and over in Erma, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Erma, New Jersey?

About 3.9% of people in Erma, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Erma, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Erma, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 54 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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