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Pemberton

New Jersey · 1,406 residents (2025 est.) · 0.59 sq mi
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Pemberton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $90,899. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $323,200. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,312
+8%since 2000
from 1,210 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,224 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 2,051 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.1
+24%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,406 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Pemberton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,899
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,063 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,803
+132%since 2000
from $18,909 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.6%
+22.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
−2%since 2010
from 0.432 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
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
$323,200
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,334
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $641 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.0%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 49.4% in 2000
35.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.0%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+38%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
33
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.3%(899)
Black11.8%(143)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(104)
Asian2.2%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.7%(589)
2024
White, non-Hispanic50.6%(664)
Black11.8%(155)
Hispanic / Latino19.4%(254)
Asian4.3%(57)
Other13.9%(182)
Diversity Score83.9%(1,101)
Diversity Score
84
+72%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.0%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+103%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.6%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.8%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 69.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.9%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Foreign born
10.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.4%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2012
from 14.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.2%
−84.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2017
from 81.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2016
from 80.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2016
from 15.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pemberton, New Jersey?

Pemberton, New Jersey has about 1,312 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pemberton, New Jersey earns about $90,899 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pemberton, New Jersey expensive?

In Pemberton, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $323,200, and the typical rent is about $1,334 a month.

How educated are people in Pemberton, New Jersey?

About 21.7% of adults age 25 and over in Pemberton, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pemberton, New Jersey?

About 14.5% of people in Pemberton, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pemberton, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Pemberton, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 64 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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