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Longport

New Jersey · 893 residents · 0.395 sq mi
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Longport is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,813. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 161 residents. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $857,500. With a median age of 60.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 26% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 60.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 122%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
893
−15%since 2000
from 1,054 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,261 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 2,668 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
60.9
+8%since 2000
from 56.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6948389831K1K1990201020202024Longport
2024901
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$107,813
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,324 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$104,068
+105%since 2000
from $50,884 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
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
$857,500
+122%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $257,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,779
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $909 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
11.5% rent
Afford Score
8.0
+59%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(862)
Black0.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(13)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other1%(9)
Diversity Score8.2%(73)
Diversity Score
8
+94%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.1%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 39.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
24.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.6 min
+72%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.5%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 0.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 53.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
67.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−94.6 ptssince 2013
from 97.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Longport, New Jersey?

Longport, New Jersey has about 893 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Longport, New Jersey earns about $107,813 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 $857,500, and the typical rent is about $1,779 a month.

How educated are people in Longport, New Jersey?

About 55.1% 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 4.7% 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 331 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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