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South Dennis

New Jersey · 1,528 residents · 6.209 sq mi
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South Dennis is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,500. Population has declined 3% since 2023. Median home value is $372,100. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% 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
1,528
−3%since 2023
from 1,579 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
246 / sq mi
−3%since 2023
from 254 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
47.2
+22%since 2023
from 38.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K20202024South Dennis
20242K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,500
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $137,083 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,572
−12%since 2023
from $49,630 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 70.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.312
+8%since 2023
from 0.290 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$372,100
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $352,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,875
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 91.6% in 2023
12.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.5%
+34.7 ptssince 2023
from 27.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+42%since 2023
from 2.6 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(1,467)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(38)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other4.6%(72)
Diversity Score16.8%(265)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(1,418)
Black1.4%(21)
Hispanic / Latino2%(30)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other3.8%(58)
Diversity Score17.1%(261)
Diversity Score
17
+2%since 2023
from 17 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2023
from 43.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.6%
−12.1 ptssince 2023
from 93.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
−4%since 2023
from 26.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.1%
−8.0 ptssince 2023
from 85.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.2% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% 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
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.1%
−9.5 ptssince 2023
from 66.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 25.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.4%
−9.7 ptssince 2023
from 52.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 47.4% in 2023
Female
47.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 52.6% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 95.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 97.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Dennis, New Jersey?

South Dennis, New Jersey has about 1,528 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Dennis, New Jersey?

The typical household in South Dennis, New Jersey earns about $101,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Dennis, New Jersey expensive?

In South Dennis, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $372,100, and the typical rent is about $1,875 a month.

How educated are people in South Dennis, New Jersey?

About 34.1% of adults age 25 and over in South Dennis, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Dennis, New Jersey?

About 3.1% of people in South Dennis, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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