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Flanders

New Jersey · 9,832 residents · 7.425 sq mi
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Flanders is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $121,201. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $402,700. Households here earn about 42% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,832
+7%vs 2021
vs 9,221 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,324 / sq mi
+7%vs 2021
vs 1,242 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
−3%vs 2021
vs 41.4 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
9K9K9K10K10K20202024Flanders
20249K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$121,201
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $128,762 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,575
Unchangedvs 2021
vs $57,859 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
74.3%
+2.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 72.1% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.1%
−1.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 8.6% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16%
US avg: 10%
Information14%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$402,700
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $417,700 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,629
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,748 in 2021
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.1%
+0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 60.6% in 2021
38.9% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+2%vs 2021
vs 3.2 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic73.8%(6,803)
Black3.6%(331)
Hispanic / Latino16.1%(1,482)
Asian3.1%(286)
Other3.5%(319)
Diversity Score53.3%(4,915)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.7%(7,049)
Black4.7%(462)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(1,353)
Asian6%(587)
Other3.1%(308)
Diversity Score56.5%(5,558)
Diversity Score
57
+6%vs 2021
vs 53 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.5%
+6.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 42.8% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
+1.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 95.1% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
24.7%
+6.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 18.5% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+15%vs 2021
vs 27.3 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.8%
+6.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 74.3% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−2.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 7.2% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
+0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.6% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.2%
+1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 74.0% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
57.1%
+4.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.1% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+2.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 49.2% in 2021
Female
48.6%
−2.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.8% in 2021
Foreign born
10.6%
+1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 9.6% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
−1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.2% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Flanders, New Jersey?

Flanders, New Jersey has about 9,832 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Flanders, New Jersey earns about $121,201 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Flanders, New Jersey expensive?

In Flanders, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $402,700, and the typical rent is about $1,629 a month.

How educated are people in Flanders, New Jersey?

About 49.5% of adults age 25 and over in Flanders, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Flanders, New Jersey?

About 7.1% of people in Flanders, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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

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