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Port Colden

New Jersey · 332 residents · 0.507 sq mi
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Port Colden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,196. Population has declined 7% since 2023. Median home value is $350,500. With a median age of 47.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 24.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% 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

332
−7%since 2023
from 357 in 2023
2010 – 2024
655 / sq mi
−7%since 2023
from 704 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
47.9
+9%since 2023
from 44.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
14107201295388201020202024Port Colden
2024332
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$57,196
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $54,170 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$28,844
+14%since 2023
from $25,218 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.9%
+16.0 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
24.1%
−10.1 ptssince 2023
from 34.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.169
+83%since 2023
from 0.092 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade69.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$350,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $343,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
0.0%
−26.1 ptssince 2023
from 26.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
73.1%
−16.0 ptssince 2023
from 89.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
6.1
−3%since 2023
from 6.3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic84%(300)
Black16%(57)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score33.5%(120)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(277)
Black16.6%(55)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score34.6%(115)
35
+3%since 2023
from 34 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

33.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 36.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
58.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2023
from 49.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

84.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 87.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
15.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
38.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 42.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

51.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 51.5% in 2023
48.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 48.5% in 2023
11.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
29.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 34.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
86.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 89.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
88.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 89.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Port Colden, New Jersey?

Port Colden, New Jersey has about 332 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Port Colden, New Jersey earns about $57,196 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Port Colden, New Jersey expensive?

In Port Colden, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $350,500.

How educated are people in Port Colden, New Jersey?

About 33.2% of adults age 25 and over in Port Colden, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Port Colden, New Jersey?

About 24.1% of people in Port Colden, 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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