CITY · 1990 CENSUS

New Egypt

New Jersey · 2,339 residents · 3.97 sq mi

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New Egypt is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $35,991. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $114,900.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 31.9

US median: 33.0

Less educated

11% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

2,339

−7%vs 2000

vs 2,519 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Population density

589 / sq mi

−7%vs 2000

vs 635 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

31.9

−10%vs 2000

vs 35.5 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

20242K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$35,991

−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $49,297 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$14,419

−23%vs 2000

vs $18,771 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

7.5%

−0.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 7.6% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$114,900

+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $121,200 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$558

+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $691 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

68.5%

−3.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 71.5% in 2000

31.5% rent

Afford Score

3.2

+30%vs 2000

vs 2.5 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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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)

1990

White, non-Hispanic93.8%(2,194)

Black2.2%(51)

Hispanic / Latino6.2%(145)

Asian0.2%(4)

Other3.8%(90)

Diversity Score26.8%(628)

Diversity Score

+20%vs 2000

vs 22 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

11.2%

−3.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 15.1% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

76.3%

−4.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 80.9% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

1.9%

−4.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 6.3% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

25.9 min

+21%vs 2000

vs 21.5 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Egypt, New Jersey?

New Egypt, New Jersey has about 2,339 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in New Egypt, New Jersey earns about $35,991 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 $114,900, and the typical rent is about $558 a month.

How educated are people in New Egypt, New Jersey?

About 11.2% 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 7.5% of people in New Egypt, 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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