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, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

48,073

Median Agei

41.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

53.7%25,800

Hispanic/Latino

18.2%8,727

Asian

13%6,268

Black

8.2%3,927

Two or More

5.6%2,690

Other

0.9%447

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%195

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%19

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.7%1,214

High School Diploma

29.3%9,651

Some College (<1 yr)

6.7%2,218

Some College (1+ yr)

10.4%3,438

Associate's Degree

6.9%2,267

Bachelor's Degree

23.6%7,771

Master's Degree

8.2%2,695

Professional Degree

2.4%782

Doctorate

0.8%274

HS or Higher

91.9%

BA or Higher

34.9%

Graduate+

11.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$312,700

Median Renti

$1,456

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

84.4%14,565

Renter-Occupied

15.6%2,696

Total Units

18,287

Homeownership

84.4%

Vacancy Rate

5.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

5%723

$50K–$100K

4.6%664

$100K–$150K

3.6%531

$150K–$200K

9.6%1,405

$200K–$300K

23.7%3,451

$300K–$500K

42.8%6,235

$500K–$1M

9.7%1,420

$1M+

0.9%136

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

136

$750–$1,000

108

$1,000–$1,250

573

$1,250–$1,500

558

$1,500–$2,000

613

$2,000+

565

Year Built

2020 or later

1.7%307

2010–2019

10.4%1,898

2000–2009

28.7%5,251

1990–1999

12.3%2,252

1980–1989

12.9%2,363

1970–1979

13.9%2,547

1960–1969

6.9%1,253

1950–1959

3.6%667

1940–1949

2.3%429

1939 or earlier

7.2%1,320

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

79.4%13,707

Electricity

10.6%1,829

Fuel Oil

4.5%771

Bottled/LP Gas

3.7%633

Solar

0.9%159

Other

0.5%78

Wood

0.3%51

No Fuel

0.2%33

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$97,190

Mean Household Incomei

$119,654

Per Capita Incomei

$42,089

Poverty Ratei

9.4%

Unemploymenti

8.2%

Labor Forcei

26,174

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.2%555

$10K–$15K

1%169

$15K–$20K

1.7%296

$20K–$25K

4%687

$25K–$30K

1.4%237

$30K–$35K

4%696

$35K–$40K

3.5%597

$40K–$45K

5.3%914

$45K–$50K

2.3%405

$50K–$60K

5.3%909

$60K–$75K

6.5%1,126

$75K–$100K

13.3%2,300

$100K–$125K

11.6%2,006

$125K–$150K

8.6%1,490

$150K–$200K

13.6%2,349

$200K+

14.6%2,525

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

245

Residentsi

490

Avg. Tenant Renti

$433/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

24 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers101 homes90% occupied$461/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8119 homes95% occupied$431/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC25 homes97% occupied$325/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $97,190/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $29K/yr

66%

Very low income$29K–$49K/yr

23.2%

Who Receives This Housing

87.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

70.4% of subsidized households are minority

25.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

25.6% 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

8,49017.7%

By Region

Top Countries

India

1,020

Mexico

900

Philippines

740

Korea

431

China

411

United Kingdom

162

Poland

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

23,115

Avg. Commutei

23.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

23,933

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,166(5.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.1%Insured

4.9%Uninsured