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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Wanamassa

New Jersey · 4,551 residents · 1.114 sq mi
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The short version

Wanamassa is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $61,607. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $161,600. Poverty is rare here, at 1.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,551
Unchangedsince 1990
from 4,530 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,085 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 4,066 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.5
+5%since 1990
from 36.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Wanamassa
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,607
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,506 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,759
+47%since 1990
from $18,193 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
1.6%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,600
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $152,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$742
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $710 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
89.0%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 88.7% in 1990
11.0% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−20%since 1990
from 3.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(4,371)
Black1.3%(61)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(50)
Asian2.2%(98)
Diversity Score11.1%(501)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(4,185)
Black1.2%(56)
Hispanic / Latino3%(136)
Asian2.8%(129)
Diversity Score16.9%(771)
Diversity Score
17
+53%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.6%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 29.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.7%
+9.6 ptssince 1990
from 82.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
11.6%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
−8%since 1990
from 21.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wanamassa, New Jersey?

Wanamassa, New Jersey has about 4,551 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Wanamassa, New Jersey earns about $61,607 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wanamassa, New Jersey expensive?

In Wanamassa, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $161,600, and the typical rent is about $742 a month.

How educated are people in Wanamassa, New Jersey?

About 32.6% of adults age 25 and over in Wanamassa, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wanamassa, New Jersey?

About 1.6% of people in Wanamassa, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wanamassa, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Wanamassa, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 21 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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