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The College of New Jersey

New Jersey · 3,701 residents · 0.428 sq mi
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Population has declined 13% since 2021. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Renters pay a median $1,773 per month, above the US median of $1,124. At a median age of 21.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 69.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 21.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
23% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

3,701
−13%vs 2021
vs 4,271 in 2021
2020 – 2024
8,647 / sq mi
−13%vs 2021
vs 9,979 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
21.0
+7%vs 2021
vs 19.7 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
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20244K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$6,524
−1%vs 2021
vs $6,578 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.7%
+18.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 38.2% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
69.1%
−8.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 77.4% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$1,773
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,719 in 2021
US average: $1,124
22.5%
+22.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
77.5% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic60.3%(2,575)
Black6.2%(263)
Hispanic / Latino13.3%(569)
Asian13.4%(571)
Other6.9%(293)
Diversity Score74%(3,163)
2020
White, non-Hispanic50.6%(1,872)
Black25.3%(937)
Hispanic / Latino16.5%(612)
Asian6.8%(252)
Other4.4%(163)
Diversity Score83.8%(3,102)
84
+13%vs 2021
vs 74 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

48.6%
+4.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 43.8% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
21.1%
+6.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 14.8% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.9 min
−14%vs 2021
vs 15.1 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
34.4%
−9.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 43.8% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

15.0%
+1.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 13.6% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
42.2%
+1.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 40.3% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
41.2%
−1.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 42.8% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

37.9%
+1.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 36.4% in 2021
62.1%
−1.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 63.6% in 2021
8.3%
+1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 7.3% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
0.7%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.7% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in The College of New Jersey, New Jersey?

The College of New Jersey, New Jersey has about 3,701 residents according to the 2020 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 $1,773 a month.

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

About 48.6% 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 69.1% of people in The College of New Jersey, 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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