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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Jamesburg

New Jersey · 5,294 residents · 0.882 sq mi
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Jamesburg is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $41,935. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value is $141,200. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.8
US median: 33.0
Average education
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,294
−12%vs 2000
vs 6,025 in 2000
1990 – 2025
6,002 / sq mi
−12%vs 2000
vs 6,831 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.8
−10%vs 2000
vs 35.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Jamesburg
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,935
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $59,461 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$17,155
−26%vs 2000
vs $23,325 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.9%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$141,200
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $138,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$646
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $777 in 2000
US average: $450
62.0%
−6.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.1% in 2000
38.0% rent
3.4
+44%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(4,664)
Black8.5%(515)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(606)
Asian2.2%(133)
Other0%
Diversity Score45%(2,714)
1990
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(4,733)
Black8.7%(458)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(156)
Asian1.3%(67)
Other0.7%(36)
Diversity Score29.7%(1,573)
30
−34%vs 2000
vs 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.8%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
74.7%
−8.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.2%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.1 min
+8%vs 2000
vs 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jamesburg, New Jersey?

Jamesburg, New Jersey has about 5,294 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Jamesburg, New Jersey earns about $41,935 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jamesburg, New Jersey expensive?

In Jamesburg, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $141,200, and the typical rent is about $646 a month.

How educated are people in Jamesburg, New Jersey?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in Jamesburg, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jamesburg, New Jersey?

About 2.9% of people in Jamesburg, 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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