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Lawnside

New Jersey · 2,955 residents · 1.43 sq mi
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Lawnside has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,227. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $175,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% 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
2,955
+10%since 2000
from 2,692 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,066 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,883 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.9
+1%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Lawnside
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,227
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,192 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,113
+108%since 2000
from $18,831 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.5%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance16.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services6.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
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
$175,900
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$927
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $566 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
33.7% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+13%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic1.2%(31)
Black92.8%(2,498)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(64)
Asian0.5%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.1%(273)
2020
White, non-Hispanic6.4%(189)
Black75%(2,216)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(340)
Asian2%(59)
Other5.5%(163)
Diversity Score52.7%(1,557)
Diversity Score
53
+420%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.9%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.3%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+63%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.0%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−82.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lawnside, New Jersey?

Lawnside, New Jersey has about 2,955 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lawnside, New Jersey earns about $70,227 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lawnside, New Jersey expensive?

In Lawnside, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $175,900, and the typical rent is about $927 a month.

How educated are people in Lawnside, New Jersey?

About 29.9% of adults age 25 and over in Lawnside, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lawnside, New Jersey?

About 11.2% of people in Lawnside, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lawnside, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Lawnside, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 114 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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