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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Somerdale

New Jersey · 5,192 residents · 1.392 sq mi
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Somerdale is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $46,898. Population has declined 4% since 1990. Median home value is $97,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,192
−4%since 1990
from 5,410 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,730 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 3,886 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.0
+8%since 1990
from 36.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Somerdale
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,898
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,858 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,259
+52%since 1990
from $14,019 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
5.5%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,800
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $87,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$544
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $448 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
73.7%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 73.6% in 1990
26.3% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−16%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(4,496)
Black13.5%(731)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(92)
Asian2.2%(120)
Diversity Score39.2%(2,122)
2000
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(3,799)
Black17.5%(907)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(202)
Asian3.2%(168)
Diversity Score50.7%(2,630)
Diversity Score
51
+29%since 1990
from 39 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 13.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.5%
+12.4 ptssince 1990
from 72.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
−14%since 1990
from 21.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Somerdale, New Jersey?

Somerdale, New Jersey has about 5,192 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Somerdale, New Jersey earns about $46,898 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Somerdale, New Jersey expensive?

In Somerdale, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $97,800, and the typical rent is about $544 a month.

How educated are people in Somerdale, New Jersey?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Somerdale, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Somerdale, New Jersey?

About 5.5% of people in Somerdale, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Somerdale, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Somerdale, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 218 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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