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Jamesburg

New Jersey · 5,915 residents · 0.882 sq mi
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Jamesburg has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,169. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $312,700. Households here earn about 25% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,915
−2%since 2000
from 6,025 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,706 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 6,831 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.9
+1%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Jamesburg
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,169
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,461 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,668
+23%since 2000
from $23,325 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$312,700
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $138,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$995
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $777 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.9%
−15.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
35.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
46.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.0
+157%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic62.8%(3,717)
Black8.3%(488)
Hispanic / Latino22.4%(1,324)
Asian4.5%(264)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score65.9%(3,896)
Diversity Score
66
+46%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+26%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.8%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
17.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.2%
−44.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jamesburg, New Jersey?

Jamesburg, New Jersey has about 5,915 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jamesburg, New Jersey earns about $52,169 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 $312,700, and the typical rent is about $995 a month.

How educated are people in Jamesburg, New Jersey?

About 24.7% 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 8.1% of people in Jamesburg, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jamesburg, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Jamesburg, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 621 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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