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Whittingham

New Jersey · 2,348 residents · 0.686 sq mi
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Whittingham has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,604. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $286,700. With a median age of 77.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents. Households here earn about 25% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 77.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,348
−5%since 2000
from 2,483 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
3,423 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 3,620 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
77.4
+12%since 2000
from 69.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,604
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,273 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,605
+25%since 2000
from $40,447 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance12.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services12.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical9.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$286,700
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $234,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,031
+110%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $645 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
96.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 98.4% in 2000
3.9% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+10%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(2,434)
Black0.6%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(16)
Asian0.5%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(104)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(2,097)
Black2.1%(50)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(66)
Asian4.5%(106)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score22.4%(525)
Diversity Score
22
+433%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 36.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 94.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.8 min
+6%since 2000
from 36.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
14.2%
−9.8 ptssince 2011
from 24.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.0%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
55.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
11.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.6%
−99.4 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whittingham, New Jersey?

Whittingham, New Jersey has about 2,348 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Whittingham, New Jersey earns about $63,604 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Whittingham, New Jersey expensive?

In Whittingham, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $286,700, and the typical rent is about $2,031 a month.

How educated are people in Whittingham, New Jersey?

About 38.5% of adults age 25 and over in Whittingham, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Whittingham, New Jersey?

About 3.3% of people in Whittingham, 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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