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.

Emerson, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,305

Median Agei

48.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

69.6%5,085

Asian

15.6%1,136

Hispanic/Latino

10.7%783

Two or More

2.8%206

Black

1.1%79

Other

0.2%16

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.8%42

High School Diploma

15.4%805

Some College (<1 yr)

5.9%308

Some College (1+ yr)

10.8%567

Associate's Degree

8.1%423

Bachelor's Degree

38.5%2,016

Master's Degree

15.4%808

Professional Degree

2.7%139

Doctorate

0.4%23

HS or Higher

97.9%

BA or Higher

57%

Graduate+

18.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$645,200

Median Renti

$1,887

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

91.8%2,419

Renter-Occupied

8.2%217

Total Units

2,636

Homeownership

91.8%

Home Values

$50K–$100K

0.7%17

$150K–$200K

0.5%13

$200K–$300K

1.5%36

$300K–$500K

14%339

$500K–$1M

78.4%1,897

$1M+

4.8%117

Rent Distribution

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

102

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

5.3%141

2000–2009

2%52

1990–1999

6%159

1980–1989

4.3%113

1970–1979

9.4%247

1960–1969

22.3%588

1950–1959

39.3%1,035

1940–1949

4.5%119

1939 or earlier

6.9%182

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

85.5%2,253

Electricity

8.3%218

Fuel Oil

5.5%146

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%19

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$155,536

Mean Household Incomei

$183,232

Per Capita Incomei

$67,188

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

5.6%

Labor Forcei

3,771

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.7%125

$25K–$30K

1.1%28

$30K–$35K

0.8%21

$35K–$40K

1.2%31

$40K–$45K

2.2%59

$45K–$50K

0.9%25

$50K–$60K

3.8%101

$60K–$75K

9.6%254

$75K–$100K

9.5%251

$100K–$125K

6.2%163

$125K–$150K

7.2%191

$150K–$200K

20.5%541

$200K+

32.1%846

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$751/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers20 homes91% occupied$751/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $155,536/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $47K/yr

56%

Very low income$47K–$78K/yr

44%

Who Receives This Housing

28% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

50% of subsidized households are minority

24% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

67% 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

1,43419.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

237

China

234

Korea

194

India

122

Poland

110

Mexico

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,547

Avg. Commutei

31.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,559

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

210(3.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.7%Insured

3.3%Uninsured