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Great Notch

New Jersey · 4,008 residents · 0.992 sq mi
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Great Notch is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $162,101. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $580,400. With a median age of 50.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
56% 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
4,008
+3%since 2023
from 3,898 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,040 / sq mi
+3%since 2023
from 3,929 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
50.4
−5%since 2023
from 52.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
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20244K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$162,101
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $151,705 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$81,025
+2%since 2023
from $79,406 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
84.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 83.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
+6%since 2023
from 0.339 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$580,400
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $556,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,070
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,826 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 78.2% in 2023
22.7% rent
Vacancy rate
2.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 24.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 29.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
−2%since 2023
from 3.7 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(3,239)
Black1.5%(58)
Hispanic / Latino5%(195)
Asian6%(234)
Other4.4%(172)
Diversity Score37.7%(1,468)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(3,054)
Black4.3%(172)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(417)
Asian5.2%(208)
Other3.9%(157)
Diversity Score50.3%(2,017)
Diversity Score
50
+34%since 2023
from 38 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 56.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 99.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 22.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
Unchangedsince 2023
from 28.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 75.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 72.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 59.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 53.0% in 2023
Female
49.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 47.0% in 2023
Foreign born
15.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 94.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 82.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Great Notch, New Jersey?

Great Notch, New Jersey has about 4,008 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Great Notch, New Jersey earns about $162,101 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Great Notch, New Jersey expensive?

In Great Notch, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $580,400, and the typical rent is about $2,070 a month.

How educated are people in Great Notch, New Jersey?

About 56.0% of adults age 25 and over in Great Notch, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 1.6% of people in Great Notch, 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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