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The College of New Jersey

New Jersey · 3,658 residents · 0.428 sq mi
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Population has declined 11% since 2023. 82% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Renters pay a median $1,762 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 20.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 87.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 20.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
82% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,658
−11%since 2023
from 4,103 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
8,547 / sq mi
−11%since 2023
from 9,586 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
20.0
+1%since 2023
from 19.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K20202024The College of New Jersey
20244K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$7,554
+19%since 2023
from $6,328 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
87.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 92.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.629
+6%since 2023
from 0.596 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,762
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,671 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
62.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 57.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
68.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2023
from 75.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic57.4%(2,357)
Black5.1%(210)
Hispanic / Latino17.3%(711)
Asian13%(535)
Other7.1%(290)
Diversity Score76.9%(3,156)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.2%(2,165)
Black5.2%(190)
Hispanic / Latino15.6%(572)
Asian14.3%(522)
Other5.7%(209)
Diversity Score74.9%(2,739)
Diversity Score
75
−3%since 2023
from 77 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
82.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 75.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
58.1%
+27.8 ptssince 2023
from 30.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
+10%since 2023
from 15.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
34.1%
−8.1 ptssince 2023
from 42.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
43.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 38.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 15.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 40.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 21.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 39.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 33.4% in 2023
Female
63.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 66.6% in 2023
Foreign born
9.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
15.3%
−15.4 ptssince 2023
from 30.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 76.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in The College of New Jersey, New Jersey?

The College of New Jersey, New Jersey has about 3,658 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is The College of New Jersey, New Jersey expensive?

In The College of New Jersey, New Jersey, the typical rent is about $1,762 a month.

How educated are people in The College of New Jersey, New Jersey?

About 82.2% of adults age 25 and over in The College of New Jersey, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in The College of New Jersey, New Jersey?

About 87.2% of people in The College of New Jersey, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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