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Vista Center

New Jersey · 2,370 residents · 3.359 sq mi
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Vista Center is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,963. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,829 residents. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $470,100. With a median age of 66.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 31% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 66.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,370
+338%since 2000
from 541 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
706 / sq mi
+338%since 2000
from 161 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
66.4
+85%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2318381K2K3K2000201020202024Vista Center
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$111,963
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,337 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,789
+71%since 2000
from $29,620 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
83.2%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services11.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$470,100
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $169,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
3.7% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+149%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(1,956)
Black2.8%(67)
Hispanic / Latino9%(214)
Asian2.6%(62)
Other0.7%(16)
Diversity Score34.5%(818)
Diversity Score
35
+30%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.9%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 38.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.3%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
−6%since 2000
from 28.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 13.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2011
from 50.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.3%
−96.6 ptssince 2013
from 97.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vista Center, New Jersey?

Vista Center, New Jersey has about 2,370 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Vista Center, New Jersey earns about $111,963 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 $470,100.

How educated are people in Vista Center, New Jersey?

About 50.9% 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 0.6% 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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