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Jamesburg

New Jersey · 5,783 residents · 0.882 sq mi
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Jamesburg is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,551. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $276,100. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,783
−4%since 2000
from 6,025 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,557 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 6,831 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.8
+7%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Jamesburg
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,551
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,461 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,225
+55%since 2000
from $23,325 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.8%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$276,100
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $138,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,143
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $777 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
36.1% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+35%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.6%(3,043)
Black6.9%(401)
Hispanic / Latino31.9%(1,843)
Asian4.6%(267)
Other3.7%(214)
Diversity Score76.4%(4,418)
Diversity Score
76
+70%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.0%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+53%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2011
from 70.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.7%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
22.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−78.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jamesburg, New Jersey?

Jamesburg, New Jersey has about 5,783 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jamesburg, New Jersey earns about $87,551 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 $276,100, and the typical rent is about $1,143 a month.

How educated are people in Jamesburg, New Jersey?

About 36.0% 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 6.1% 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 489 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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