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Griggstown

New Jersey · 812 residents · 2.445 sq mi
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Griggstown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $168,393. Population has declined 12% since 2023. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $595,500. With a median age of 55.8, 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 55.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
51% 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
812
−13%since 2023
from 928 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
332 / sq mi
−12%since 2023
from 380 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
55.8
Unchangedsince 2023
from 55.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
5627098571K1K201020202024Griggstown
2024812
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$168,393
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $207,542 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$86,384
−2%since 2023
from $88,138 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 80.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.362
+8%since 2023
from 0.336 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing29.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction29.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade16.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Information4.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$595,500
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $560,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 24.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
3.5
+31%since 2023
from 2.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic83%(770)
Black1.7%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian10.2%(95)
Other5.1%(47)
Diversity Score37.3%(346)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(692)
Black2.2%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian6.4%(52)
Other6.2%(50)
Diversity Score33.2%(269)
Diversity Score
33
−11%since 2023
from 37 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 49.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 94.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
−15%since 2023
from 27.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
42.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 44.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
28.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 26.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 26.8% 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
9.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 69.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 60.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 41.9% in 2023
Female
60.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 58.1% in 2023
Foreign born
29.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 28.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% 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
92.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 90.0% 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 Griggstown, New Jersey?

Griggstown, New Jersey has about 812 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Griggstown, New Jersey?

The typical household in Griggstown, New Jersey earns about $168,393 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Griggstown, New Jersey expensive?

In Griggstown, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $595,500.

How educated are people in Griggstown, New Jersey?

About 51.3% of adults age 25 and over in Griggstown, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Griggstown, New Jersey?

About 0.0% of people in Griggstown, 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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