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.

North Hanover, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,011

Median Agei

30.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

67.2%5,380

Hispanic/Latino

17.8%1,428

Two or More

6.9%554

Black

6.7%539

Asian

1.1%88

Other

0.3%22

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.7%77

High School Diploma

28.3%1,314

Some College (<1 yr)

5.5%257

Some College (1+ yr)

13.3%619

Associate's Degree

10.8%502

Bachelor's Degree

24.2%1,122

Master's Degree

7.1%330

Doctorate

0.2%8

HS or Higher

91.2%

BA or Higher

31.5%

Graduate+

7.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$319,700

Median Renti

$2,294

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

44.7%1,264

Renter-Occupied

55.3%1,564

Total Units

3,135

Homeownership

44.7%

Vacancy Rate

9.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

11.9%151

$50K–$100K

14.3%181

$100K–$150K

6.5%82

$150K–$200K

5.4%68

$200K–$300K

10%127

$300K–$500K

25.4%321

$500K–$1M

24.4%309

$1M+

2%25

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

165

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

131

$2,000+

1,006

Year Built

2010–2019

14.1%442

2000–2009

22.7%712

1990–1999

20.9%656

1980–1989

13.2%414

1970–1979

14.8%465

1960–1969

4.7%146

1950–1959

3.3%104

1940–1949

2.9%91

1939 or earlier

3.3%105

Heating Fuel

Electricity

41.4%1,172

Utility Gas

25.8%730

Fuel Oil

21.5%608

Bottled/LP Gas

5%141

Solar

3.3%94

Wood

2.2%61

Other

0.8%22

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$86,683

Mean Household Incomei

$100,074

Per Capita Incomei

$35,427

Poverty Ratei

8.7%

Unemploymenti

4.7%

Labor Forcei

4,141

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.6%74

$10K–$15K

1.6%44

$15K–$20K

1.2%34

$20K–$25K

1.3%36

$25K–$30K

2.9%81

$30K–$35K

4.6%129

$35K–$40K

2.2%62

$40K–$45K

8.7%246

$45K–$50K

1.4%40

$50K–$60K

7.5%213

$60K–$75K

10.8%306

$75K–$100K

12.6%355

$100K–$125K

8.8%249

$125K–$150K

13.5%381

$150K–$200K

9.3%264

$200K+

11.1%314

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

5336.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

173

Poland

Germany

Korea

Philippines

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,895

Avg. Commutei

24.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,031

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

399(8.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.9%Insured

4.1%Uninsured