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Merchantville

New Jersey · 3,821 residents · 0.593 sq mi
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Merchantville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $62,358. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $243,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,821
+1%since 2000
from 3,801 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,444 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 6,410 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.6
+4%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Merchantville
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,358
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,392 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,308
+34%since 2000
from $25,589 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services10.6%
US avg: 7%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food6.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$243,000
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,086
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $642 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.6%
−12.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.4% in 2000
38.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.9%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+58%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(3,197)
Black6.9%(261)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(208)
Asian2.1%(80)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.9%(1,251)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71.7%(2,739)
Black11.9%(453)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(444)
Asian2.3%(87)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score53.6%(2,050)
Diversity Score
54
+63%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.8%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 27.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+71%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
8.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
54.3%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Merchantville, New Jersey?

Merchantville, New Jersey has about 3,821 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Merchantville, New Jersey earns about $62,358 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 $243,000, and the typical rent is about $1,086 a month.

How educated are people in Merchantville, New Jersey?

About 39.8% 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 11.1% 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 274 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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