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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Glen Gardner

New Jersey · 1,902 residents · 1.548 sq mi
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Glen Gardner is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $59,917. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $138,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,902
+14%since 1990
from 1,665 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,229 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 1,076 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.4
+15%since 1990
from 30.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Glen Gardner
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$59,917
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,812 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$28,647
+34%since 1990
from $21,301 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.5%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$138,900
−32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $154,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$866
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $634 in 1990
US average: $602
68.6%
−5.7 ptssince 1990
from 74.3% in 1990
31.4% rent
2.3
−27%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(1,619)
Black0.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(19)
Asian2.1%(35)
Diversity Score9.4%(156)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(1,769)
Black0.9%(17)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(65)
Asian1.5%(28)
Diversity Score14%(267)
14
+49%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

35.3%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 37.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.0%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 87.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
11.5%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 9.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.7 min
−4%since 1990
from 31.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Glen Gardner, New Jersey?

Glen Gardner, New Jersey has about 1,902 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Glen Gardner, New Jersey?

The typical household in Glen Gardner, New Jersey earns about $59,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glen Gardner, New Jersey expensive?

In Glen Gardner, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $138,900, and the typical rent is about $866 a month.

How educated are people in Glen Gardner, New Jersey?

About 35.3% of adults age 25 and over in Glen Gardner, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glen Gardner, New Jersey?

About 4.5% of people in Glen Gardner, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glen Gardner, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Glen Gardner, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 237 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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