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Pemberton Heights

New Jersey · 2,485 residents · 0.968 sq mi
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Pemberton Heights has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,423. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $180,900. Households here earn about 36% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,485
−1%since 2000
from 2,512 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,567 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 2,595 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.4
+6%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Pemberton Heights
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,423
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,274 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,376
+47%since 2000
from $24,716 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade0.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$180,900
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$880
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $567 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 55.2% in 2000
43.1% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+31%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic36.5%(916)
Black44.7%(1,123)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(291)
Asian3.8%(96)
Other0%
Diversity Score78.4%(1,969)
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.1%(896)
Black35.1%(872)
Hispanic / Latino17.2%(428)
Asian3.6%(90)
Other9.8%(244)
Diversity Score89.6%(2,226)
Diversity Score
90
+14%since 2000
from 78 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
+49%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.7%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.4%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2011
from 66.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.4%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
13.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−81.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pemberton Heights, New Jersey?

Pemberton Heights, New Jersey has about 2,485 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pemberton Heights, New Jersey earns about $54,423 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pemberton Heights, New Jersey expensive?

In Pemberton Heights, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $180,900, and the typical rent is about $880 a month.

How educated are people in Pemberton Heights, New Jersey?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Pemberton Heights, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pemberton Heights, New Jersey?

About 13.1% of people in Pemberton Heights, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pemberton Heights, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Pemberton Heights, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 456 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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