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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

New Egypt

New Jersey · 2,519 residents · 3.97 sq mi
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The short version

New Egypt is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $49,297. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $121,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% 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

Total population
2,519
+8%since 1990
from 2,339 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
635 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 589 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.5
+11%since 1990
from 31.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024New Egypt
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,297
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,991 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,771
+30%since 1990
from $14,419 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.6%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,200
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $114,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$691
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $558 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
71.5%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 68.5% in 1990
28.5% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−23%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(2,194)
Black2.2%(51)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(145)
Asian0.2%(4)
Diversity Score26.8%(628)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89%(2,241)
Black2.1%(52)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(156)
Asian1.3%(32)
Diversity Score22.4%(565)
Diversity Score
22
−16%since 1990
from 27 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 11.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.9%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 76.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
−17%since 1990
from 25.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 2,519 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in New Egypt, New Jersey earns about $49,297 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 $121,200, and the typical rent is about $691 a month.

How educated are people in New Egypt, New Jersey?

About 15.1% 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 7.6% 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 grown since 1990. The population has added about 180 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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