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New Egypt

New Jersey · 2,357 residents · 3.97 sq mi
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New Egypt has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,833. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $284,500. Poverty is rare here, at 6.4% of residents. Households here earn about 27% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,357
−6%since 2000
from 2,519 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
594 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 635 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
+15%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024New Egypt
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,833
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,297 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,837
+112%since 2000
from $18,771 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$284,500
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,116
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $691 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
28.8% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+87%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(1,919)
Black1.7%(41)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(271)
Asian0.5%(11)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score31.6%(744)
Diversity Score
32
+41%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.2%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+31%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
96.2%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 81.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.4%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−83.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Egypt, New Jersey?

New Egypt, New Jersey has about 2,357 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Egypt, New Jersey earns about $61,833 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 $284,500, and the typical rent is about $1,116 a month.

How educated are people in New Egypt, New Jersey?

About 29.2% 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 6.4% 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 grown since 1990. The population has added about 18 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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