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Panther Valley

New Jersey · 4,553 residents · 2.983 sq mi
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Panther Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $131,169. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $369,900. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,553
−1%since 2023
from 4,622 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,526 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 1,549 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
49.8
Unchangedsince 2023
from 49.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
3K4K4K4K5K201020202024Panther Valley
20245K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$131,169
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $128,484 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$67,517
+2%since 2023
from $66,275 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 71.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
+6%since 2023
from 0.352 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing8.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$369,900
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $359,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,008
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $2,000 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 85.7% in 2023
16.9% rent
Vacancy rate
2.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 22.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 64.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+1%since 2023
from 2.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(3,826)
Black8.7%(403)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(291)
Asian0.9%(43)
Other1.3%(59)
Diversity Score37.9%(1,750)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83%(3,777)
Black9%(408)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(269)
Asian0.9%(39)
Other1.3%(60)
Diversity Score37.5%(1,708)
Diversity Score
38
−1%since 2023
from 38 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 54.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 99.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 17.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.1 min
+4%since 2023
from 39.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 73.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 20.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 68.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 20.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
61.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 62.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 45.3% in 2023
Female
53.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 54.7% in 2023
Foreign born
5.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 97.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 91.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Panther Valley, New Jersey?

Panther Valley, New Jersey has about 4,553 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Panther Valley, New Jersey earns about $131,169 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Panther Valley, New Jersey expensive?

In Panther Valley, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $369,900, and the typical rent is about $2,008 a month.

How educated are people in Panther Valley, New Jersey?

About 53.7% of adults age 25 and over in Panther Valley, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Panther Valley, New Jersey?

About 5.2% of people in Panther Valley, 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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