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Victory Gardens

New Jersey · 1,582 residents · 0.145 sq mi
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Victory Gardens has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,833. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $172,800. Households here earn about 29% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,582
+2%since 2000
from 1,546 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
10,910 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 10,662 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.6
+12%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Victory Gardens
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,833
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,129
+27%since 2000
from $20,616 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.1%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance13.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,800
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $118,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,219
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $834 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
31.7%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 41.0% in 2000
68.3% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+7%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic21.3%(330)
Black20.6%(318)
Hispanic / Latino50.6%(783)
Asian5.4%(84)
Other0%
Diversity Score79.8%(1,234)
2020
White, non-Hispanic11.2%(177)
Black9%(142)
Hispanic / Latino74.9%(1,185)
Asian2.6%(41)
Other5.4%(85)
Diversity Score56.1%(887)
Diversity Score
56
−30%since 2000
from 80 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.5%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+91%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
79.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 78.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.6%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
49.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.5%
−48.9 ptssince 2013
from 73.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Victory Gardens, New Jersey?

Victory Gardens, New Jersey has about 1,582 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Victory Gardens, New Jersey?

The typical household in Victory Gardens, New Jersey earns about $60,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Victory Gardens, New Jersey expensive?

In Victory Gardens, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $172,800, and the typical rent is about $1,219 a month.

How educated are people in Victory Gardens, New Jersey?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Victory Gardens, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Victory Gardens, New Jersey?

About 13.2% of people in Victory Gardens, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Victory Gardens, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Victory Gardens, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 268 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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