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Jobstown

New Jersey · 369 residents · 3.283 sq mi
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Jobstown is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $82,361. Population has declined 9% since 2021. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $425,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
369
−9%vs 2021
vs 405 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Population density
112 / sq mi
−9%vs 2021
vs 123 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
−25%vs 2021
vs 54.1 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
24328733237642020202024Jobstown
2024286
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,361
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $82,500 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,651
+6%vs 2021
vs $44,931 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
63.3%
+7.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 55.8% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
−1.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 7.9% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade31.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing8.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Information2.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$425,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $435,700 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.2%
−3.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
3.8% rent
Afford Score
5.2
−2%vs 2021
vs 5.3 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(390)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.9%(36)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.3%(289)
Black5.1%(19)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(23)
Asian1.9%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score32.6%(120)
Diversity Score
33
+265%vs 2021
vs 9 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+6.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 11.8% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 86.3% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+2.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+5%vs 2021
vs 28.1 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.8%
−2.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 89.7% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 3.2% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−2.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 9.1% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.3%
+0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 68.2% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.4%
+8.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 34.9% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.6%
−2.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 44.4% in 2021
Female
58.4%
+2.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 55.6% in 2021
Foreign born
8.4%
+3.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.7% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
+3.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.7% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jobstown, New Jersey?

Jobstown, New Jersey has about 369 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jobstown, New Jersey earns about $82,361 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jobstown, New Jersey expensive?

In Jobstown, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $425,000.

How educated are people in Jobstown, New Jersey?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Jobstown, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jobstown, New Jersey?

About 6.5% of people in Jobstown, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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