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Wanamassa

New Jersey · 4,532 residents · 1.114 sq mi
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Wanamassa is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $82,784. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $369,000. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,532
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4,551 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,068 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4,085 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.6
+8%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Wanamassa
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,784
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,607 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,884
+49%since 2000
from $26,759 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
54.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.361
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
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
$369,000
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $161,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,096
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $742 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
66.5%
−22.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
12.0% rent
Vacancy rate
1.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+70%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(4,185)
Black1.2%(56)
Hispanic / Latino3%(136)
Asian2.8%(129)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.9%(771)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(3,782)
Black3.2%(146)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(293)
Asian4.3%(197)
Other0.3%(11)
Diversity Score32.9%(1,493)
Diversity Score
33
+94%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 32.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+30%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% 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
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
51.5%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.2%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wanamassa, New Jersey?

Wanamassa, New Jersey has about 4,532 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wanamassa, New Jersey earns about $82,784 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 $369,000, and the typical rent is about $1,096 a month.

How educated are people in Wanamassa, New Jersey?

About 37.0% 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 3.0% 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 2 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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