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McKee City

New Jersey · 10,731 residents · 4.819 sq mi
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McKee City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,133. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $218,100. Households here earn about 34% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,731
−1%since 2023
from 10,843 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,227 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 2,250 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
39.8
−4%since 2023
from 41.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
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202411K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,133
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $81,667 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,435
−6%since 2023
from $38,648 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 51.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
−2%since 2023
from 0.391 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$218,100
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $232,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,799
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,745 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 58.0% in 2023
40.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
44.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 38.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2023
from 46.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+13%since 2023
from 2.8 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic50.5%(5,479)
Black15.3%(1,661)
Hispanic / Latino17%(1,844)
Asian6.7%(722)
Other10.5%(1,137)
Diversity Score84.6%(9,174)
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.3%(5,505)
Black13.5%(1,452)
Hispanic / Latino21.1%(2,259)
Asian4.6%(493)
Other9.5%(1,022)
Diversity Score82.9%(8,894)
Diversity Score
83
−2%since 2023
from 85 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 30.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 94.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+1%since 2023
from 22.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 75.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 66.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 14.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 33.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 48.4% in 2023
Female
53.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 51.6% in 2023
Foreign born
7.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 18.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 96.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 82.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McKee City, New Jersey?

McKee City, New Jersey has about 10,731 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McKee City, New Jersey?

The typical household in McKee City, New Jersey earns about $68,133 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McKee City, New Jersey expensive?

In McKee City, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $218,100, and the typical rent is about $1,799 a month.

How educated are people in McKee City, New Jersey?

About 28.6% of adults age 25 and over in McKee City, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McKee City, New Jersey?

About 10.2% of people in McKee City, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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

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