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Great Meadows

New Jersey · 303 residents · 1.53 sq mi
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Great Meadows has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,339. The city has more than doubled in size since 2011, adding 170 residents. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents. Households here earn about 26% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
48% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
303
+128%vs 2011
vs 133 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
198 / sq mi
+128%vs 2011
vs 87 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
38.3
+19%vs 2011
vs 32.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
0165331496661201020202024Great Meadows
2024604
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,339
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $61,053 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$14,967
−17%vs 2011
vs $17,979 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.5%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
−6.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.271
−23%vs 2011
vs 0.354 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information33.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance19.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical19.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
48.1%
−51.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
28.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
100.0%
+41.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 58.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 46.8%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(132)
Black0.8%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.9%(2)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(276)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(13)
Asian4.3%(13)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20.8%(63)
Diversity Score
21
+1016%vs 2011
vs 2 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.2%
−29.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
24.2%
−55.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 79.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.3%
+40.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−58.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 58.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.7% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.7%
+18.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.7% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.6% in 2011
Female
55.3%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.4% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.8% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
25.2%
+9.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Great Meadows, New Jersey?

Great Meadows, New Jersey has about 303 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Great Meadows, New Jersey?

The typical household in Great Meadows, New Jersey earns about $51,339 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Great Meadows, New Jersey?

About 24.2% 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 5.1% 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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