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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Merchantville

New Jersey · 3,801 residents · 0.593 sq mi
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Merchantville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $49,392. Population has declined 7% since 1990. Median home value is $121,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,801
−7%since 1990
from 4,095 in 1990
1990 – 2025
6,410 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 6,906 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.2
+9%since 1990
from 34.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Merchantville
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$49,392
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,617 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$25,589
+50%since 1990
from $17,041 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.8%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$121,500
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $115,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$642
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $561 in 1990
US average: $602
60.4%
−4.7 ptssince 1990
from 65.1% in 1990
39.6% rent
2.5
−26%since 1990
from 3.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(3,934)
Black1.9%(79)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.6%(67)
Diversity Score9.6%(391)
2000
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(3,197)
Black6.9%(261)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(208)
Asian2.1%(80)
Diversity Score32.9%(1,251)
33
+244%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

27.7%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 26.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.8%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 82.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.1%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 10.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.0 min
−13%since 1990
from 19.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Merchantville, New Jersey?

Merchantville, New Jersey has about 3,801 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Merchantville, New Jersey earns about $49,392 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Merchantville, New Jersey expensive?

In Merchantville, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $121,500, and the typical rent is about $642 a month.

How educated are people in Merchantville, New Jersey?

About 27.7% of adults age 25 and over in Merchantville, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Merchantville, New Jersey?

About 6.8% of people in Merchantville, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Merchantville, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Merchantville, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 294 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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