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Thorofare

New Jersey · 2,348 residents · 3.353 sq mi
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Thorofare has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $88,438. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $282,600. With a median age of 59.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% 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
2,348
−3%since 2023
from 2,419 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
700 / sq mi
−3%since 2023
from 721 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
59.6
+6%since 2023
from 56.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K20202024Thorofare
20242K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,438
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $87,344 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,895
+11%since 2023
from $48,375 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 54.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
+8%since 2023
from 0.406 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$282,600
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $272,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,915
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,868 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 73.0% in 2023
26.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 33.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2023
from 60.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+2%since 2023
from 3.1 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(2,112)
Black4%(96)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(123)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(88)
Diversity Score29%(702)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(2,072)
Black4.3%(100)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(75)
Asian1.1%(26)
Other3.2%(75)
Diversity Score27.2%(638)
Diversity Score
27
−6%since 2023
from 29 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 25.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 95.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.0 min
+10%since 2023
from 35.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 80.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% 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
11.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 54.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.9%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 39.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 43.9% in 2023
Female
53.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 56.1% in 2023
Foreign born
5.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 13.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 88.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 91.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thorofare, New Jersey?

Thorofare, New Jersey has about 2,348 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Thorofare, New Jersey earns about $88,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thorofare, New Jersey expensive?

In Thorofare, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $282,600, and the typical rent is about $1,915 a month.

How educated are people in Thorofare, New Jersey?

About 26.0% of adults age 25 and over in Thorofare, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thorofare, New Jersey?

About 7.7% of people in Thorofare, 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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