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.

New Hanover, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,231

Median Agei

39.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

43.8%3,164

Black

28.6%2,069

Hispanic/Latino

22.5%1,624

Two or More

2.9%208

Asian

2%144

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%10

Other

0.1%7

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

16.2%922

High School Diploma

35.8%2,033

Some College (<1 yr)

2.3%131

Some College (1+ yr)

11.2%638

Associate's Degree

3.1%175

Bachelor's Degree

8.1%462

Master's Degree

2.8%157

Professional Degree

0.5%31

Doctorate

0.2%9

HS or Higher

80.3%

BA or Higher

11.6%

Graduate+

3.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$360,200

Median Renti

$2,985

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

35.2%199

Renter-Occupied

64.8%366

Total Units

777

Homeownership

35.2%

Vacancy Rate

27.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

2%4

$50K–$100K

2%4

$150K–$200K

7%14

$200K–$300K

21.1%42

$300K–$500K

52.8%105

$500K–$1M

13.6%27

$1M+

1.5%3

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

310

Year Built

2010–2019

30%233

2000–2009

26.6%207

1990–1999

14.2%110

1980–1989

6.8%53

1970–1979

9.3%72

1960–1969

3.1%24

1950–1959

1.2%9

1940–1949

0.9%7

1939 or earlier

8%62

Heating Fuel

Electricity

49.4%279

Utility Gas

33.5%189

Fuel Oil

7.6%43

Solar

3.4%19

Wood

3.2%18

No Fuel

1.6%9

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$107,292

Mean Household Incomei

$138,516

Per Capita Incomei

$18,622

Poverty Ratei

0.6%

Unemploymenti

2.3%

Labor Forcei

1,781

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.8%10

$10K–$15K

0.7%4

$15K–$20K

1.4%8

$25K–$30K

1.2%7

$30K–$35K

3%17

$40K–$45K

1.8%10

$45K–$50K

4.8%27

$50K–$60K

3.2%18

$60K–$75K

11.5%65

$75K–$100K

16.8%95

$100K–$125K

9.9%56

$125K–$150K

8.1%46

$150K–$200K

13.3%75

$200K+

22.5%127

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,14015.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

343

Philippines

Guatemala

Germany

India

China

Korea

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,692

Avg. Commutei

13.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

661

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

241(4.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92%Insured

8%Uninsured