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South Dennis

New Jersey · 1,703 residents · 6.209 sq mi
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South Dennis is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $104,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. Median home value is $284,100. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

1,703
+14%vs 2021
vs 1,496 in 2021
2020 – 2024
274 / sq mi
+14%vs 2021
vs 241 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
47.7
+11%vs 2021
vs 43.0 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
1K1K2K2K2K20202024South Dennis
20242K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$104,000
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $94,363 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$38,785
−2%vs 2021
vs $39,445 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
71.5%
+2.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 68.7% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
5.9%
−3.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 9.2% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade17.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Information1.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade0.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

$284,100
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $295,000 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
89.9%
−3.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 93.4% in 2021
10.1% rent
2.7
−13%vs 2021
vs 3.1 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,469)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(14)
Diversity Score4.5%(67)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(1,519)
Black1%(17)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(60)
Asian0.5%(9)
Other0.7%(12)
Diversity Score14.5%(246)
14
+224%vs 2021
vs 4 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

40.6%
−2.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 42.9% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
−1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 94.7% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
11.5%
+0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 10.6% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.6 min
−2%vs 2021
vs 29.3 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
80.9%
−1.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 82.4% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
2.2%
−0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.9% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.4%
+1.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.6% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
67.8%
+2.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 65.8% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
47.8%
−2.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.3% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

43.3%
−0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 43.4% in 2021
56.7%
+0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 56.6% in 2021
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
1.5%
−0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.1% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Dennis, New Jersey?

South Dennis, New Jersey has about 1,703 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Dennis, New Jersey earns about $104,000 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 $284,100.

How educated are people in South Dennis, New Jersey?

About 40.6% 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 5.9% of people in South Dennis, 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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