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Newfield

New Jersey · 1,823 residents (2025 est.) · 1.738 sq mi
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Newfield is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $104,107. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $259,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,844
+14%since 2000
from 1,616 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,061 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 930 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.8
+5%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,823 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Newfield
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,107
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,471
+106%since 2000
from $21,063 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.5%
+27.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.350
−1%since 2010
from 0.355 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services11.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$259,400
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $106,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,510
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $711 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
8.6% rent
Vacancy rate
2.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
82.5%
+45.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+22%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(1,503)
Black1.3%(21)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(62)
Asian0.6%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.8%(223)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(1,484)
Black2.6%(48)
Hispanic / Latino15.4%(284)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(28)
Diversity Score41%(755)
Diversity Score
41
+197%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.8%
+21.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.9%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+59%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% 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
5.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 69.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.3%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2012
from 13.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
−88.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2017
from 86.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 93.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 3.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newfield, New Jersey?

Newfield, New Jersey has about 1,844 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Newfield, New Jersey earns about $104,107 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newfield, New Jersey expensive?

In Newfield, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $259,400, and the typical rent is about $1,510 a month.

How educated are people in Newfield, New Jersey?

About 36.8% of adults age 25 and over in Newfield, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newfield, New Jersey?

About 4.8% of people in Newfield, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newfield, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Newfield, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 252 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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