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.

Somers Point, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

10,515

Median Agei

43.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

67.9%7,142

Hispanic/Latino

16.5%1,735

Black

10%1,049

Asian

3.4%360

Two or More

2.1%220

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3%228

High School Diploma

28%2,152

Some College (<1 yr)

4.9%374

Some College (1+ yr)

13.2%1,011

Associate's Degree

8.9%682

Bachelor's Degree

21.5%1,650

Master's Degree

10.7%825

Professional Degree

1.6%123

Doctorate

1.1%82

HS or Higher

92.7%

BA or Higher

34.9%

Graduate+

13.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$309,200

Median Renti

$1,383

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

52.4%2,433

Renter-Occupied

47.6%2,211

Total Units

5,695

Homeownership

52.4%

Vacancy Rate

18.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.1%27

$50K–$100K

0.4%9

$100K–$150K

1.1%27

$150K–$200K

8.3%201

$200K–$300K

37%901

$300K–$500K

41.1%1,001

$500K–$1M

8.1%198

$1M+

2.8%69

Rent Distribution

Under $500

163

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

110

$1,000–$1,250

545

$1,250–$1,500

394

$1,500–$2,000

464

$2,000+

433

Year Built

2020 or later

0.9%50

2010–2019

0.3%18

2000–2009

8%454

1990–1999

4.5%258

1980–1989

13.2%753

1970–1979

20.1%1,147

1960–1969

28.1%1,602

1950–1959

12.8%728

1940–1949

3.4%191

1939 or earlier

8.7%494

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

79.2%3,680

Electricity

13.5%626

No Fuel

2.8%129

Bottled/LP Gas

2.3%109

Fuel Oil

1%48

Other

0.6%29

Wood

0.3%16

Solar

0.2%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$71,062

Mean Household Incomei

$92,132

Per Capita Incomei

$40,020

Poverty Ratei

9.2%

Unemploymenti

10.4%

Labor Forcei

6,071

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.4%205

$10K–$15K

1.4%63

$15K–$20K

3.7%171

$20K–$25K

1.3%60

$25K–$30K

3.3%153

$30K–$35K

5.1%238

$35K–$40K

5.4%252

$40K–$45K

6.1%282

$45K–$50K

6%277

$50K–$60K

5.7%265

$60K–$75K

10.6%494

$75K–$100K

13.5%625

$100K–$125K

11.9%554

$125K–$150K

5.1%235

$150K–$200K

9.6%448

$200K+

6.9%322

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

288

Residentsi

547

Avg. Tenant Renti

$483/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers60 homes90% occupied$576/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8224 homes98% occupied$458/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC3 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $71,062/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

68.1%

Very low income$21K–$36K/yr

23.3%

Low income$36K–$57K/yr

8.6%

Who Receives This Housing

80.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

61% of subsidized households are minority

20% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

26.5% 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

1,26412%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

310

Philippines

172

China

Korea

Canada

United Kingdom

Poland

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,212

Avg. Commutei

23.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,385

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

434(5.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.2%Insured

8.8%Uninsured