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Strathmere

New Jersey · 266 residents · 0.526 sq mi
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Strathmere is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,953. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $1,089,300. With a median age of 53.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% 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 53.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 94%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
266
+52%since 2000
from 175 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
506 / sq mi
+52%since 2000
from 333 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.8
−7%since 2000
from 58.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
13821512202892000201020202024Strathmere
2024266
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,953
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,709 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$62,320
+20%since 2000
from $52,045 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
91.3%
+31.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.215
−59%since 2010
from 0.520 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,089,300
+94%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $307,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
7.1% rent
Vacancy rate
75.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
+25.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.0
+156%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
29
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(170)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(3)
Asian1.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score7%(12)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(266)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 42.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 27.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
−37%since 2000
from 44.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
94.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
30.7%
+30.7 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.2%
+25.7 ptssince 2011
from 46.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
34.6%
+34.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.6%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
−16.9 ptssince 2012
from 16.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2017
from 100.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Strathmere, New Jersey?

Strathmere, New Jersey has about 266 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Strathmere, New Jersey earns about $108,953 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Strathmere, New Jersey expensive?

In Strathmere, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $1,089,300.

How educated are people in Strathmere, New Jersey?

About 40.6% of adults age 25 and over in Strathmere, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Strathmere, New Jersey?

About 0.0% of people in Strathmere, 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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