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Glen Gardner

New Jersey · 1,682 residents · 1.548 sq mi
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Glen Gardner is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,083. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $235,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% 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
1,682
−12%since 2000
from 1,902 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,087 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,229 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.4
+23%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Glen Gardner
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,083
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,625
+84%since 2000
from $28,647 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services6.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$235,900
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $138,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,292
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $866 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
33.1% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+37%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(1,398)
Black3.7%(62)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(141)
Asian1.1%(18)
Other2.9%(49)
Diversity Score36%(605)
Diversity Score
36
+157%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 35.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.3 min
+36%since 2000
from 29.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 73.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.9%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−86.9 ptssince 2013
from 93.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glen Gardner, New Jersey?

Glen Gardner, New Jersey has about 1,682 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Glen Gardner, New Jersey earns about $74,083 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 $235,900, and the typical rent is about $1,292 a month.

How educated are people in Glen Gardner, New Jersey?

About 37.7% 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 4.9% 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 17 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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