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Guttenberg

New Jersey · 12,017 residents · 0.193 sq mi
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Guttenberg has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,189. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $307,300. Households here earn about 26% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% 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
12,017
+11%since 2000
from 10,807 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
62,264 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 55,995 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.1
+7%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,189
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,515 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,816
+28%since 2000
from $27,931 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.7%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$307,300
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $166,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,460
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $794 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
32.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 35.1% in 2000
67.1% rent
Afford Score
4.9
+30%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic32.2%(3,485)
Black2.8%(307)
Hispanic / Latino54.3%(5,871)
Asian7.2%(779)
Other0%
Diversity Score70.8%(7,647)
2020
White, non-Hispanic20.2%(2,426)
Black2.9%(343)
Hispanic / Latino65.5%(7,868)
Asian8.9%(1,064)
Other0.1%(9)
Diversity Score62.1%(7,458)
Diversity Score
62
−12%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 29.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.8 min
+37%since 2000
from 26.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
42.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
29.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 69.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.2%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
55.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.5%
−48.4 ptssince 2013
from 67.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Guttenberg, New Jersey?

Guttenberg, New Jersey has about 12,017 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Guttenberg, New Jersey earns about $63,189 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Guttenberg, New Jersey expensive?

In Guttenberg, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $307,300, and the typical rent is about $1,460 a month.

How educated are people in Guttenberg, New Jersey?

About 38.6% of adults age 25 and over in Guttenberg, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Guttenberg, New Jersey?

About 13.5% of people in Guttenberg, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Guttenberg, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Guttenberg, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,749 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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

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