Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Egg Harbor City, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,400

Median Agei

37.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

37.6%1,654

Black

34.1%1,499

Hispanic/Latino

22%969

Two or More

5.5%244

Asian

0.5%23

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.3%215

High School Diploma

33.4%985

Some College (<1 yr)

13.4%395

Some College (1+ yr)

5.9%175

Associate's Degree

10%294

Bachelor's Degree

10.4%307

Master's Degree

6.6%196

Professional Degree

0.4%12

Doctorate

0.9%27

HS or Higher

88.4%

BA or Higher

18.4%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$197,100

Median Renti

$1,451

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

51.1%932

Renter-Occupied

48.9%892

Total Units

1,985

Homeownership

51.1%

Vacancy Rate

8.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.7%25

$50K–$100K

7.8%73

$100K–$150K

9.8%91

$150K–$200K

30.3%282

$200K–$300K

28.6%267

$300K–$500K

13.5%126

$500K–$1M

7.3%68

Rent Distribution

Under $500

172

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

102

$1,500–$2,000

158

$2,000+

263

Year Built

2010–2019

7.8%155

2000–2009

1.6%32

1990–1999

8.6%171

1980–1989

0.7%13

1970–1979

13%258

1960–1969

11.8%234

1950–1959

20.7%411

1940–1949

12.8%255

1939 or earlier

23%456

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

52%949

Fuel Oil

19.2%351

Electricity

16.7%304

Bottled/LP Gas

6.6%120

No Fuel

3%55

Other

2.5%45

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$71,711

Mean Household Incomei

$77,494

Per Capita Incomei

$30,947

Poverty Ratei

7.8%

Unemploymenti

5.5%

Labor Forcei

2,100

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.1%112

$10K–$15K

3%55

$15K–$20K

3.4%62

$20K–$25K

8.9%162

$25K–$30K

3.7%68

$30K–$35K

0.9%16

$35K–$40K

2.1%39

$40K–$45K

1.5%27

$45K–$50K

4.7%85

$50K–$60K

11.7%213

$60K–$75K

4.7%85

$75K–$100K

16%291

$100K–$125K

14.7%269

$125K–$150K

8.7%158

$150K–$200K

8.3%152

$200K+

1.6%30

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

176

Residentsi

386

Avg. Tenant Renti

$502/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers49 homes86% occupied$682/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8127 homes99% occupied$433/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $71,711/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

68.9%

Very low income$22K–$36K/yr

23%

Low income$36K–$57K/yr

8.1%

Who Receives This Housing

80% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

84% of subsidized households are minority

18.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

26.1% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2986.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,917

Avg. Commutei

25 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,985

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

160(4.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.2%Insured

5.8%Uninsured

Egg Harbor City, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026