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Vista Center

New Jersey · 2,095 residents · 3.359 sq mi
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Vista Center is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,486. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,554 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $458,700. With a median age of 59.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents. Households here earn about 58% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 59.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 114%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,095
+287%since 2000
from 541 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
624 / sq mi
+287%since 2000
from 161 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
59.7
+67%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
2318381K2K3K2000201020202024Vista Center
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$110,486
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,337 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,113
+89%since 2000
from $29,620 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
77.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.331
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$458,700
+114%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $169,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
62.4%
−27.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
2.7% rent
Vacancy rate
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
4.2
+146%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(474)
Black3.7%(20)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(34)
Asian1.5%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.5%(144)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(1,855)
Black3.3%(69)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(110)
Asian2.6%(54)
Other3.4%(70)
Diversity Score32%(670)
Diversity Score
32
+21%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 38.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
45.9 min
+63%since 2000
from 28.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
7.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.1%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.8%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.7%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vista Center, New Jersey?

Vista Center, New Jersey has about 2,095 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vista Center, New Jersey?

The typical household in Vista Center, New Jersey earns about $110,486 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vista Center, New Jersey expensive?

In Vista Center, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $458,700.

How educated are people in Vista Center, New Jersey?

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

What is the poverty rate in Vista Center, New Jersey?

About 2.9% of people in Vista Center, 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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