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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Tuckerton

New Jersey · 3,517 residents · 3.362 sq mi
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Tuckerton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,042. Population has grown 15% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $103,700. Households here earn about 27% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,517
+15%since 1990
from 3,048 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,046 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 907 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.2
+9%since 1990
from 35.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Tuckerton
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,042
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,821 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,118
+52%since 1990
from $13,274 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.9%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$103,700
−26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $105,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$747
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $613 in 1990
US average: $602
72.8%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 74.7% in 1990
27.2% rent
2.6
−32%since 1990
from 3.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(2,967)
Black2.4%(73)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(85)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score12.7%(388)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(3,342)
Black0.4%(14)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(109)
Asian0.5%(19)
Diversity Score9.9%(347)
10
−23%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.5%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 12.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.6%
+14.4 ptssince 1990
from 70.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.3%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.4 min
−17%since 1990
from 25.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tuckerton, New Jersey?

Tuckerton, New Jersey has about 3,517 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Tuckerton, New Jersey earns about $40,042 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 $103,700, and the typical rent is about $747 a month.

How educated are people in Tuckerton, New Jersey?

About 13.5% 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 7.9% 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 469 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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