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New Egypt

New Jersey · 2,050 residents · 3.97 sq mi
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New Egypt has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $74,063. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 469 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $355,700. Households here earn about 28% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,050
−19%since 2000
from 2,519 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
516 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 635 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.3
+19%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024New Egypt
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,063
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,297 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,248
+98%since 2000
from $18,771 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.0%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.354
−2%since 2010
from 0.362 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance13.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Information11.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$355,700
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,716
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $691 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.3%
−13.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
41.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.8%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.1%
+29.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+95%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
RELATED:See current rent listings in New Egypt on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89%(2,241)
Black2.1%(52)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(156)
Asian1.3%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.4%(565)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(1,740)
Black3%(61)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(249)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score33%(676)
Diversity Score
33
+47%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.6%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.1%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+52%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.0%
−13.9 ptssince 2011
from 81.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.2%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
45.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.4%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.9%
−10.9 ptssince 2012
from 18.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−85.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2017
from 87.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.6%
−12.4 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Egypt, New Jersey?

New Egypt, New Jersey has about 2,050 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Egypt, New Jersey earns about $74,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Egypt, New Jersey expensive?

In New Egypt, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $355,700, and the typical rent is about $1,716 a month.

How educated are people in New Egypt, New Jersey?

About 29.6% of adults age 25 and over in New Egypt, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Egypt, New Jersey?

About 8.4% of people in New Egypt, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Egypt, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, New Egypt, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 289 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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