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Waretown

New Jersey · 1,483 residents · 0.924 sq mi
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Waretown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,750. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $351,400. With a median age of 50.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 104%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,483
−6%since 2000
from 1,582 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,605 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,712 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.2
+25%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9541K2K2K2K1990201020202024Waretown
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,750
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,410 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,350
+60%since 2000
from $22,061 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade0.9%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$351,400
+104%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,841
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $922 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
17.8% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+53%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(1,518)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(36)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.5%(118)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(1,340)
Black0.8%(12)
Hispanic / Latino4%(60)
Asian1.1%(17)
Other4.1%(61)
Diversity Score23.4%(348)
Diversity Score
23
+213%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.8 min
+78%since 2000
from 23.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 56.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.6%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.7%
−86.4 ptssince 2013
from 97.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waretown, New Jersey?

Waretown, New Jersey has about 1,483 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Waretown, New Jersey earns about $88,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waretown, New Jersey expensive?

In Waretown, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $351,400, and the typical rent is about $1,841 a month.

How educated are people in Waretown, New Jersey?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in Waretown, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waretown, New Jersey?

About 6.4% of people in Waretown, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waretown, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Waretown, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 185 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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