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Great Meadows

New Jersey · 604 residents · 1.53 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 71% since 2023. Median home value is $394,600. With a median age of 56.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 56.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
604
+71%since 2023
from 353 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
395 / sq mi
+71%since 2023
from 231 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
56.9
−23%since 2023
from 74.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
0165331496661201020202024Great Meadows
2024604
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$55,371
+8%since 2023
from $51,354 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
86.0%
+63.7 ptssince 2023
from 22.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.325
+11%since 2023
from 0.294 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance18.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical18.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services13.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration13.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food11.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$394,600
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $372,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2011 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
18.0%
−9.6 ptssince 2023
from 27.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 18.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(353)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(604)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.9%
+19.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
75.1%
+10.5 ptssince 2023
from 64.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.9%
−10.5 ptssince 2023
from 35.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 52.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 35.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.4%
−9.3 ptssince 2023
from 50.7% in 2023
Female
58.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2023
from 49.3% in 2023
Foreign born
8.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
35.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 32.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2023
from 21.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.5%
+12.1 ptssince 2023
from 68.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Great Meadows, New Jersey?

Great Meadows, New Jersey has about 604 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Great Meadows, New Jersey expensive?

In Great Meadows, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $394,600.

How educated are people in Great Meadows, New Jersey?

About 36.9% of adults age 25 and over in Great Meadows, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Great Meadows, New Jersey?

About 0.0% of people in Great Meadows, 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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