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Yorketown

New Jersey · 7,261 residents · 2.388 sq mi
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#43Highest homeownership rateof 6,82397.3%#281Highest median rentof 6,764$2,729#310Highest median household incomeof 6,818$173,510
The short version

Yorketown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $173,510. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $598,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,261
+8%since 2000
from 6,712 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,041 / sq mi
−4%since 2009
from 3,175 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
38.2
+4%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Yorketown
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.5%(399)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.6%(623)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.8%(565)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.8%(493)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247%(505)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.7%(707)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415%(1,087)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.4%(898)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.7%(996)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 748.5%(614)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.6%(265)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.5%(109)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$173,510
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,351 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$60,517
+94%since 2000
from $31,132 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
82.2%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
+5%since 2010
from 0.369 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade14.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services14.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration13%
US avg: 4.8%
Information9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$598,000
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $225,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,729
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,545 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
97.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 95.5% in 2000
2.7% rent
Vacancy rate
1.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.3%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
82.0%
+50.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
−16%since 2009
from 4.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
51
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Yorketown on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91%(6,110)
Black2.1%(141)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(236)
Asian2.5%(168)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(6,183)
Black1.6%(119)
Hispanic / Latino11%(797)
Asian1%(70)
Other1.3%(92)
Diversity Score
33
+40%since 2009
from 23 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican4.7%(343)
Cuban2.4%(172)
Salvadoran1.4%(102)
Dominican0.8%(55)
Argentine0.4%(27)
Venezuelan0.4%(27)
Colombian0.3%(24)
Guatemalan0.3%(19)
Spaniard0.2%(15)
Asian origin
Korean0.4%(28)
Chinese0.3%(24)
Asian Indian0.2%(18)
Ancestry
Italian26.2%(1,906)
Ukrainian9.1%(662)
American7.6%(552)
Irish7.3%(532)
German5.9%(432)
Polish3.6%(262)
Hungarian2.6%(188)
Russian2.1%(154)
Brazilian1.7%(122)
English1.7%(122)
Portuguese1.6%(119)
Scottish1.4%(102)
+ 22 more ancestry groups with data
Romanian1.3%(96)
Israeli0.9%(67)
Austrian0.7%(48)
Arab0.6%(42)
Slovak0.6%(40)
Norwegian0.4%(31)
Greek0.4%(29)
French0.4%(28)
Swedish0.3%(25)
Iraqi0.3%(23)
Czech0.3%(22)
British0.2%(13)
Welsh0.2%(12)
Latvian0.1%(9)
Armenian0.1%(8)
Finnish0.1%(7)
Dutch0.1%(5)
Nigerian0.1%(4)
RANKED:Largest Italian population · Largest Ukrainian population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.0%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 37.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 94.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.5 min
+25%since 2000
from 34.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.7%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.9%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 70.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.5%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
15.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2012
from 6.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.3%
−92.6 ptssince 2013
from 93.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2017
from 96.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2016
from 86.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 2.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married32.7%(972)
Married63.5%(1,886)
Widowed1.3%(38)
Divorced2.6%(76)
Women 15+
Never married18.8%(509)
Married67.1%(1,814)
Widowed7.3%(198)
Divorced6.7%(181)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Yorketown, New Jersey?

Yorketown, New Jersey has about 7,261 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Yorketown, New Jersey earns about $173,510 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Yorketown, New Jersey expensive?

In Yorketown, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $598,000, and the typical rent is about $2,729 a month.

How educated are people in Yorketown, New Jersey?

About 50.0% of adults age 25 and over in Yorketown, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Yorketown, New Jersey?

About 4.2% of people in Yorketown, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Yorketown, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Yorketown, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 948 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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