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New Jersey · 399 residents · 0.949 sq mi
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New has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,898. Population has declined 9% since 2019. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $178,300. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 26% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
399
−9%since 2019
from 439 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
420 / sq mi
−9%since 2019
from 463 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
45.4
−12%since 2019
from 51.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
310364419473527201020202024New
2024335
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,898
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $70,882 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,957
−14%since 2019
from $36,179 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2019
from 41.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2019
from 2.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing9.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$178,300
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $218,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,472
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,192 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 73.9% in 2019
22.6% rent
Afford Score
2.8
−8%since 2019
from 3.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(412)
Black1.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.6%(20)
Diversity Score14.6%(64)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(354)
Black1.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(26)
Asian2%(8)
Other14.3%(57)
Diversity Score45.5%(182)
Diversity Score
46
+211%since 2019
from 15 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 12.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 89.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
−24%since 2019
from 24.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.1%
−8.4 ptssince 2019
from 72.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 10.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
21.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2019
from 16.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 64.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2019
from 32.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2019
from 49.4% in 2019
Female
44.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2019
from 50.6% in 2019
Foreign born
0.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 3.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2019
from 14.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New, New Jersey?

New, New Jersey has about 399 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New, New Jersey earns about $62,898 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New, New Jersey expensive?

In New, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $178,300, and the typical rent is about $1,472 a month.

How educated are people in New, New Jersey?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in New, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New, New Jersey?

About 6.3% of people in New, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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