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McGuire AFB

New Jersey · 4,522 residents · 5.393 sq mi
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McGuire AFB is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,957. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 1,956 residents. Renters pay a median $2,067 per month, above the US median of $1,124. At a median age of 22.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 22.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
1% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,522
−30%since 2000
from 6,478 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
838 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 1,201 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
22.9
+2%since 2000
from 22.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K6K7K8K1990201020202024McGuire AFB
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,957
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,347 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,929
+118%since 2000
from $12,364 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.8%
+26.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.3%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade0.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$2,067
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $831 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
0.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
99.5% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.7%(4,254)
Black18.1%(1,175)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(564)
Asian2.7%(176)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.9%(3,879)
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.8%(2,433)
Black12.7%(573)
Hispanic / Latino20.1%(911)
Asian3.4%(156)
Other5.9%(268)
Diversity Score77.4%(3,501)
Diversity Score
77
+29%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.8%
+22.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 96.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+59%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−13.0 ptssince 2011
from 17.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
79.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 82.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.7%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Female
45.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.8%
−98.7 ptssince 2013
from 99.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McGuire AFB, New Jersey?

McGuire AFB, New Jersey has about 4,522 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McGuire AFB, New Jersey?

The typical household in McGuire AFB, New Jersey earns about $76,957 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McGuire AFB, New Jersey expensive?

In McGuire AFB, New Jersey, the typical rent is about $2,067 a month.

How educated are people in McGuire AFB, New Jersey?

About 40.8% of adults age 25 and over in McGuire AFB, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McGuire AFB, New Jersey?

About 1.8% of people in McGuire AFB, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has McGuire AFB, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, McGuire AFB, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,058 residents, a change of about -40 percent over that period.

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

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