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Longport

New Jersey · 895 residents · 0.395 sq mi
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Longport is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,625. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 159 residents. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $727,600. With a median age of 58.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 58.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 123%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
895
−15%since 2000
from 1,054 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,266 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 2,668 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
58.2
+3%since 2000
from 56.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6948389831K1K1990201020202024Longport
2024901
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,625
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,324 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$78,988
+55%since 2000
from $50,884 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
48.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.606
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade13.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$727,600
+123%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $257,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,278
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $909 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.6%
−40.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
14.5% rent
Vacancy rate
66.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
10.3
+106%since 2000
from 5.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(1,034)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(5)
Asian1.1%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(44)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98%(877)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(10)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0.4%(3)
Diversity Score5.6%(50)
Diversity Score
6
+33%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 39.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
24.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+39%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.0%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.4%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Longport, New Jersey?

Longport, New Jersey has about 895 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Longport, New Jersey earns about $70,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Longport, New Jersey expensive?

In Longport, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $727,600, and the typical rent is about $1,278 a month.

How educated are people in Longport, New Jersey?

About 51.5% of adults age 25 and over in Longport, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Longport, New Jersey?

About 5.1% of people in Longport, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Longport, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Longport, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 329 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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

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