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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Leisure

New Jersey · 4,443 residents · 1.304 sq mi
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Leisure has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,496. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $63,100. With a median age of 72.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 56% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 72.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,443
+5%since 1990
from 4,217 in 1990
1990 – 2024
3,407 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 3,234 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
72.0
−2%since 1990
from 73.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Leisure
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,496
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,280 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,246
+41%since 1990
from $16,531 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.9%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$63,100
−26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $64,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$952
−28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $1,001 in 1990
US average: $602
81.1%
−6.9 ptssince 1990
from 87.9% in 1990
18.9% rent
2.6
−15%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(4,043)
Black2.3%(98)
Hispanic / Latino5%(212)
Asian0.4%(15)
Diversity Score20.5%(863)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(3,995)
Black3.2%(140)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(257)
Asian0.5%(23)
Diversity Score22.1%(982)
22
+8%since 1990
from 20 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.8%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 11.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.8%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 67.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.6%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.1 min
−21%since 1990
from 21.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Leisure, New Jersey?

Leisure, New Jersey has about 4,443 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Leisure, New Jersey earns about $24,496 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Leisure, New Jersey expensive?

In Leisure, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $63,100, and the typical rent is about $952 a month.

How educated are people in Leisure, New Jersey?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Leisure, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leisure, New Jersey?

About 6.9% of people in Leisure, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Leisure, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Leisure, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 226 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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