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Mays Landing

New Jersey · 5,603 residents · 5.642 sq mi
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Mays Landing is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,661. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 3,282 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $204,600. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,603
+141%since 2000
from 2,321 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
993 / sq mi
+141%since 2000
from 411 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.4
+24%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K3K4K6K7K1990201020202024Mays Landing
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,661
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,628 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,557
+56%since 2000
from $23,477 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$204,600
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,146
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $696 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
24.7% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+27%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.3%(3,771)
Black13.2%(742)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(648)
Asian3%(167)
Other6.6%(373)
Diversity Score65.9%(3,694)
Diversity Score
66
+189%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.3%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+76%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.9%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 15.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.7%
−12.4 ptssince 2011
from 70.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.9%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
47.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
10.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−81.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mays Landing, New Jersey?

Mays Landing, New Jersey has about 5,603 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mays Landing, New Jersey earns about $77,661 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 $204,600, and the typical rent is about $1,146 a month.

How educated are people in Mays Landing, New Jersey?

About 37.3% 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 5.3% 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 3,675 residents, a change of about 191 percent over that period.

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

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