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Richwood

New Jersey · 3,459 residents · 8.858 sq mi
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Richwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $124,786. Population has grown 23% since 2011. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $378,400. Poverty is rare here, at 0.7% of residents. Households here earn about 79% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,459
+23%vs 2011
vs 2,814 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
390 / sq mi
+23%vs 2011
vs 318 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
38.5
−3%vs 2011
vs 39.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$124,786
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $132,188 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,295
+3%vs 2011
vs $41,913 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
63.8%
−6.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 70.2% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.7%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.376
+11%vs 2011
vs 0.339 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$378,400
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $368,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$698
−54%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,550 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
71.9%
−23.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 95.2% in 2011
7.3% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.7% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.9%
+6.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.4%
−21.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 64.3% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+9%vs 2011
vs 2.8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(2,527)
Black2.1%(58)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(190)
Asian0.7%(19)
Other0.7%(20)
Diversity Score23.6%(663)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(3,047)
Black3.6%(125)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(98)
Asian3.9%(135)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score24.4%(845)
Diversity Score
24
+4%vs 2011
vs 24 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.0%
−6.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
99.2%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 99.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
19.2%
−5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.4% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+2%vs 2011
vs 25.7 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.3%
−3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.5% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.8% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.2% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.5% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.8%
+7.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
53.3%
−7.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 60.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.0% in 2011
Female
50.3%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.0% in 2011
Foreign born
2.4%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.6%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richwood, New Jersey?

Richwood, New Jersey has about 3,459 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Richwood, New Jersey earns about $124,786 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richwood, New Jersey expensive?

In Richwood, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $378,400, and the typical rent is about $698 a month.

How educated are people in Richwood, New Jersey?

About 48.0% of adults age 25 and over in Richwood, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richwood, New Jersey?

About 0.7% of people in Richwood, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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