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Somerdale

New Jersey · 5,151 residents · 1.392 sq mi
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Somerdale is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,991. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $181,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,151
−1%since 2000
from 5,192 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,700 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 3,730 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.1
+5%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Somerdale
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,991
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,898 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,221
+23%since 2000
from $21,259 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.338
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing9.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$181,400
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$781
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $544 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.2%
−19.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
26.4% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+43%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(3,799)
Black17.5%(907)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(202)
Asian3.2%(168)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.7%(2,630)
2010
White, non-Hispanic64.7%(3,334)
Black18.5%(953)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(422)
Asian5.8%(300)
Other1.3%(66)
Diversity Score65.3%(3,365)
Diversity Score
65
+29%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+37%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.9%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
13.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.3%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Somerdale, New Jersey?

Somerdale, New Jersey has about 5,151 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Somerdale, New Jersey earns about $60,991 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 $181,400, and the typical rent is about $781 a month.

How educated are people in Somerdale, New Jersey?

About 17.9% 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 5.2% 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 259 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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