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Mays Landing

New Jersey · 2,135 residents · 5.642 sq mi
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Mays Landing is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $62,639. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $204,000. The poverty rate of 26.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,135
−8%since 2000
from 2,321 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
378 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 411 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.7
+11%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K3K4K6K7K1990201020202024Mays Landing
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,639
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,628 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,312
+29%since 2000
from $23,477 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.6%
+19.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$204,000
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,398
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $696 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.3%
−16.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
21.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.4%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.5%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+57%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(2,058)
Black5%(115)
Hispanic / Latino4%(92)
Asian0.7%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.8%(529)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(1,807)
Black5.1%(108)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(155)
Asian1%(21)
Other3.4%(72)
Diversity Score36.7%(783)
Diversity Score
37
+61%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+69%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% 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
3.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.6%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mays Landing, New Jersey?

Mays Landing, New Jersey has about 2,135 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mays Landing, New Jersey?

The typical household in Mays Landing, New Jersey earns about $62,639 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mays Landing, New Jersey expensive?

In Mays Landing, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $204,000, and the typical rent is about $1,398 a month.

How educated are people in Mays Landing, New Jersey?

About 24.5% of adults age 25 and over in Mays Landing, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mays Landing, New Jersey?

About 26.6% of people in Mays Landing, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mays Landing, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Mays Landing, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 207 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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