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Glen Gardner

New Jersey · 1,704 residents · 1.548 sq mi
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Glen Gardner is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $73,750. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $241,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,704
−10%since 2000
from 1,902 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,101 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,229 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.6
+18%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Glen Gardner
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,750
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,917 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,184
+30%since 2000
from $28,647 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
49.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.368
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food10%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$241,300
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $138,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,225
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $866 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
64.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
25.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+41%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(1,769)
Black0.9%(17)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(65)
Asian1.5%(28)
Other0%
Diversity Score14%(267)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90%(1,534)
Black1.6%(28)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(90)
Asian1.8%(31)
Other1%(17)
Diversity Score22.8%(389)
Diversity Score
23
+63%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 35.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.6 min
+30%since 2000
from 29.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
47.3%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
8.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.2%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glen Gardner, New Jersey?

Glen Gardner, New Jersey has about 1,704 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Glen Gardner, New Jersey earns about $73,750 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 $241,300, and the typical rent is about $1,225 a month.

How educated are people in Glen Gardner, New Jersey?

About 39.6% 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 2.3% 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 39 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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