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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Port Reading

New Jersey · 3,977 residents · 1.976 sq mi
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Port Reading is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $48,207. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $156,700. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,977
+4%vs 2000
vs 3,829 in 2000
1990 – 2024
2,013 / sq mi
+4%vs 2000
vs 1,938 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.8
−8%vs 2000
vs 38.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Port Reading
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,207
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $58,945 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$16,409
−32%vs 2000
vs $23,978 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.4%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$156,700
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $155,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$701
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $775 in 2000
US average: $450
87.6%
+1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.4% in 2000
12.4% rent
3.3
+24%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(3,299)
Black2.4%(91)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(290)
Asian2.4%(92)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.5%(1,091)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(3,852)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(152)
Asian2.2%(88)
Other0.9%(37)
Diversity Score16%(635)
16
−44%vs 2000
vs 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.9%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
73.0%
−8.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.3%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.6 min
+31%vs 2000
vs 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Port Reading, New Jersey?

Port Reading, New Jersey has about 3,977 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Port Reading, New Jersey earns about $48,207 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Port Reading, New Jersey expensive?

In Port Reading, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $156,700, and the typical rent is about $701 a month.

How educated are people in Port Reading, New Jersey?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Port Reading, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 3.4% of people in Port Reading, 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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