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Port Republic

New Jersey · 1,125 residents (2025 est.) · 7.462 sq mi
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Port Republic is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $123,438. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $462,100. With a median age of 53.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 1.3% of residents. 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 53.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,076
+4%since 2000
from 1,037 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
144 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 139 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.6
+30%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,125 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9601K1K1K1K1990201020202024Port Republic
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$123,438
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,833 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$74,149
+204%since 2000
from $24,369 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.8%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
+26%since 2010
from 0.368 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$462,100
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $156,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,031
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $790 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
95.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
4.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.2%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+57%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(981)
Black1.6%(17)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(11)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.2%(85)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(988)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(33)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other4.6%(49)
Diversity Score19.2%(207)
Diversity Score
19
+135%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 27.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+78%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 70.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.4%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Foreign born
9.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.7%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2012
from 7.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
−86.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2017
from 88.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 88.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2016
from 5.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Port Republic, New Jersey?

Port Republic, New Jersey has about 1,076 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Port Republic, New Jersey earns about $123,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Port Republic, New Jersey expensive?

In Port Republic, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $462,100, and the typical rent is about $2,031 a month.

How educated are people in Port Republic, New Jersey?

About 32.2% of adults age 25 and over in Port Republic, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 1.3% of people in Port Republic, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Port Republic, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Port Republic, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 84 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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