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Leisure Village East

New Jersey · 4,189 residents · 1.551 sq mi
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Leisure Village East has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,810. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value is $172,300. With a median age of 73.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 51% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 73.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,189
−9%since 2000
from 4,597 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,701 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 2,964 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
73.0
+3%since 2000
from 70.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K5K1990201020202024Leisure Village East
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,810
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,402 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,754
+34%since 2000
from $28,879 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing9.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,300
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $134,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,119
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $698 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 94.7% in 2000
9.4% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+6%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(4,516)
Black0.3%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(49)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(176)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(3,788)
Black2.1%(90)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(185)
Asian1.7%(71)
Other1.2%(49)
Diversity Score22.1%(928)
Diversity Score
22
+479%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.0 min
+41%since 2000
from 26.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
28.7%
+11.2 ptssince 2011
from 17.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.3%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
Female
59.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−91.7 ptssince 2013
from 98.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leisure Village East, New Jersey?

Leisure Village East, New Jersey has about 4,189 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leisure Village East, New Jersey?

The typical household in Leisure Village East, New Jersey earns about $41,810 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Leisure Village East, New Jersey expensive?

In Leisure Village East, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $172,300, and the typical rent is about $1,119 a month.

How educated are people in Leisure Village East, New Jersey?

About 26.1% of adults age 25 and over in Leisure Village East, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leisure Village East, New Jersey?

About 6.8% of people in Leisure Village East, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Leisure Village East, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Leisure Village East, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,122 residents, a change of about 103 percent over that period.

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

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