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Erma

New Jersey · 2,031 residents · 2.917 sq mi
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Erma is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,889. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $287,800. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,031
−3%since 2000
from 2,088 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
696 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 716 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.1
+29%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Erma
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,889
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,261 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,671
+67%since 2000
from $20,765 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.0%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services4.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$287,800
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,362
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $739 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
16.5% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+93%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(2,008)
Black0.5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(35)
Asian1.1%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.9%(165)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(1,781)
Black1.3%(27)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(107)
Asian1%(20)
Other15.1%(306)
Diversity Score43.4%(882)
Diversity Score
43
+450%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.8%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.9 min
+3%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.5%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 91.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.5%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−88.1 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Erma, New Jersey?

Erma, New Jersey has about 2,031 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Erma, New Jersey earns about $83,889 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 $287,800, and the typical rent is about $1,362 a month.

How educated are people in Erma, New Jersey?

About 25.8% 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 0.4% of people in Erma, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Erma, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Erma, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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