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Tuckerton

New Jersey · 3,734 residents (2025 est.) · 3.362 sq mi
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Tuckerton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $88,892. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $349,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,654
+4%since 2000
from 3,517 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,087 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,046 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.7
+9%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,734 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Tuckerton
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,892
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,042 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,588
+142%since 2000
from $20,118 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.1%
+24.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
+3%since 2010
from 0.375 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$349,300
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,024
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $747 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
33.2% rent
Vacancy rate
17.4%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.2%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
84.0%
+34.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+52%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(3,342)
Black0.4%(14)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(109)
Asian0.5%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.9%(347)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82%(2,996)
Black5.3%(194)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(211)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.9%(253)
Diversity Score39.6%(1,447)
Diversity Score
40
+302%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.1%
+20.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.1%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.7 min
+58%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.5%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.0%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.6%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2012
from 14.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−84.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.9%
+12.4 ptssince 2017
from 76.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2016
from 88.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2016
from 6.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tuckerton, New Jersey?

Tuckerton, New Jersey has about 3,654 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tuckerton, New Jersey earns about $88,892 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tuckerton, New Jersey expensive?

In Tuckerton, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $349,300, and the typical rent is about $2,024 a month.

How educated are people in Tuckerton, New Jersey?

About 34.1% of adults age 25 and over in Tuckerton, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tuckerton, New Jersey?

About 6.7% of people in Tuckerton, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tuckerton, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Tuckerton, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 606 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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