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Sewell

New Jersey · 2,982 residents · 1.994 sq mi
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Sewell is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $140,600. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $347,500. With a median age of 51.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. 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 51.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% 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

Total population
2,982
−3%since 2023
from 3,065 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,495 / sq mi
−3%since 2023
from 1,537 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
51.6
−2%since 2023
from 52.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K20202024Sewell
20243K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$140,600
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $135,141 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$64,005
+14%since 2023
from $56,128 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
83.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2023
from 74.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.314
−1%since 2023
from 0.316 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Information6.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$347,500
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $303,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 99.1% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 15.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
2.5
+10%since 2023
from 2.2 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(2,894)
Black2%(61)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.6%(81)
Other0.9%(29)
Diversity Score13.4%(411)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(2,827)
Black2.3%(68)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.1%(63)
Other0.8%(24)
Diversity Score12.5%(374)
Diversity Score
13
−7%since 2023
from 13 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2023
from 39.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 95.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 13.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
−8%since 2023
from 28.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 79.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 15.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 68.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.4%
+13.8 ptssince 2023
from 51.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 47.6% in 2023
Female
53.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 52.4% in 2023
Foreign born
3.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 15.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 87.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 97.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sewell, New Jersey?

Sewell, New Jersey has about 2,982 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sewell, New Jersey earns about $140,600 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sewell, New Jersey expensive?

In Sewell, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $347,500.

How educated are people in Sewell, New Jersey?

About 48.6% of adults age 25 and over in Sewell, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sewell, New Jersey?

About 2.1% of people in Sewell, 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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