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.

Lodi, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

26,082

Median Agei

41.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

42.7%11,127

Hispanic/Latino

39%10,167

Black

7.3%1,917

Asian

6.7%1,750

Two or More

2.7%699

Other

1.4%372

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%40

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.9%557

High School Diploma

27%5,190

Some College (<1 yr)

4.9%941

Some College (1+ yr)

11.1%2,128

Associate's Degree

11%2,111

Bachelor's Degree

18.8%3,602

Master's Degree

9%1,728

Professional Degree

1.5%297

Doctorate

0.3%48

HS or Higher

86.5%

BA or Higher

29.6%

Graduate+

10.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$475,000

Median Renti

$1,714

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

42.4%4,105

Renter-Occupied

57.6%5,582

Total Units

10,108

Homeownership

42.4%

Vacancy Rate

4.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.1%373

$50K–$100K

2.2%92

$100K–$150K

0.6%25

$150K–$200K

0.4%16

$200K–$300K

4.5%185

$300K–$500K

40.4%1,657

$500K–$1M

37.4%1,534

$1M+

5.4%223

Rent Distribution

Under $500

112

$500–$750

180

$750–$1,000

178

$1,000–$1,250

286

$1,250–$1,500

955

$1,500–$2,000

2,433

$2,000+

1,363

Year Built

2020 or later

0.1%7

2010–2019

2.3%233

2000–2009

6.8%690

1990–1999

3.7%379

1980–1989

4.2%423

1970–1979

13%1,314

1960–1969

16.1%1,630

1950–1959

23.7%2,397

1940–1949

13.3%1,349

1939 or earlier

16.7%1,686

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

69.6%6,743

Electricity

20.4%1,973

Fuel Oil

4.5%433

Bottled/LP Gas

3.6%348

Other

1.3%124

No Fuel

0.4%34

Coal

0.2%18

Wood

0.1%14

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$89,305

Mean Household Incomei

$125,514

Per Capita Incomei

$46,990

Poverty Ratei

15.4%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

15,227

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.6%449

$10K–$15K

3.8%371

$15K–$20K

3.5%338

$20K–$25K

3.2%306

$25K–$30K

3%290

$30K–$35K

2.3%220

$35K–$40K

3.5%339

$40K–$45K

2.2%209

$45K–$50K

1.6%154

$50K–$60K

7.2%693

$60K–$75K

9.3%904

$75K–$100K

11%1,063

$100K–$125K

7.5%724

$125K–$150K

8.9%863

$150K–$200K

12.6%1,217

$200K+

16%1,547

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

762

Residentsi

1,151

Avg. Tenant Renti

$631/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

16 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing220 homes99% occupied$728/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers542 homes91% occupied$591/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $89,305/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $27K/yr

70.9%

Very low income$27K–$45K/yr

20.2%

Low income$45K–$71K/yr

7.5%

Moderate / aboveOver $71K/yr

1.4%

Who Receives This Housing

74.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

51.8% of subsidized households are minority

27.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

58.8% 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

10,29839.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

664

Poland

441

India

393

Mexico

329

Korea

China

Germany

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

13,761

Avg. Commutei

25.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

14,113

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

838(4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.3%Insured

9.7%Uninsured