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CITY · 2020 ACS

Voorhees

New Jersey · 1,517 residents · 0.718 sq mi
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Voorhees has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,364. Population has declined 11% since 2019. Median home value is $286,400. At a median age of 32.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 22.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,517
−11%since 2019
from 1,708 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,113 / sq mi
−11%since 2019
from 2,379 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
32.8
+17%since 2019
from 28.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
6531K1K2K2K201020202024Voorhees
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,364
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $41,591 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,836
−5%since 2019
from $27,239 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 38.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2019
from 12.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing7.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$286,400
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $370,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,334
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,296 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
40.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2019
from 31.7% in 2019
60.0% rent
Afford Score
5.6
−37%since 2019
from 8.9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic6.4%(109)
Black44.9%(767)
Hispanic / Latino28%(478)
Asian14.2%(242)
Other6.6%(112)
Diversity Score86.4%(1,477)
2020
White, non-Hispanic7.3%(110)
Black39.9%(605)
Hispanic / Latino42.6%(647)
Asian7.6%(116)
Other6.1%(93)
Diversity Score83.5%(1,267)
Diversity Score
84
−3%since 2019
from 86 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 32.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2019
from 93.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 10.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+10%since 2019
from 27.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
60.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2019
from 69.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 14.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 72.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2019
from 38.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 42.2% in 2019
Female
59.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 57.8% in 2019
Foreign born
39.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2019
from 33.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 3.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Voorhees, New Jersey?

Voorhees, New Jersey has about 1,517 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Voorhees, New Jersey earns about $51,364 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Voorhees, New Jersey expensive?

In Voorhees, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $286,400, and the typical rent is about $1,334 a month.

How educated are people in Voorhees, New Jersey?

About 30.7% of adults age 25 and over in Voorhees, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Voorhees, New Jersey?

About 22.0% of people in Voorhees, 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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