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Millington

New Jersey · 3,220 residents · 2.603 sq mi
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Millington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $194,306. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $796,600. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
71% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,220
+7%since 2023
from 3,002 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,237 / sq mi
+7%since 2023
from 1,153 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
50.0
+9%since 2023
from 46.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
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20243K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$194,306
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $202,604 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$78,008
−5%since 2023
from $82,292 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
85.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 87.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
+3%since 2023
from 0.385 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services17%
US avg: 6.7%
Information13.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration12.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$796,600
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $746,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,286
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $3,110 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 90.4% in 2023
10.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 15.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 51.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+11%since 2023
from 3.7 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic82%(2,462)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(215)
Asian6.4%(192)
Other4.4%(133)
Diversity Score39.5%(1,187)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(2,666)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(214)
Asian5.8%(186)
Other4.8%(154)
Diversity Score38.1%(1,225)
Diversity Score
38
−4%since 2023
from 40 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
70.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2023
from 61.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 97.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
33.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2023
from 26.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
−4%since 2023
from 30.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2023
from 66.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2023
from 20.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 65.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 14.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
63.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 62.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 49.6% in 2023
Female
52.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 50.4% in 2023
Foreign born
13.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 13.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 94.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 89.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Millington, New Jersey?

Millington, New Jersey has about 3,220 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Millington, New Jersey earns about $194,306 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Millington, New Jersey expensive?

In Millington, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $796,600, and the typical rent is about $2,286 a month.

How educated are people in Millington, New Jersey?

About 70.5% of adults age 25 and over in Millington, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Millington, New Jersey?

About 7.1% of people in Millington, 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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