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.

Shamong, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,497

Median Agei

51.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89.2%5,796

Asian

4.8%310

Two or More

2.7%176

Hispanic/Latino

2.6%168

Black

0.7%47

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.3%305

High School Diploma

27.6%1,340

Some College (<1 yr)

9.3%454

Some College (1+ yr)

6.7%327

Associate's Degree

10.2%498

Bachelor's Degree

24.2%1,178

Master's Degree

6.1%297

Professional Degree

2.1%103

Doctorate

1.2%57

HS or Higher

93.8%

BA or Higher

33.6%

Graduate+

9.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$442,400

Median Renti

$2,228

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

93.3%2,363

Renter-Occupied

6.7%171

Total Units

2,534

Homeownership

93.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

12.9%304

$50K–$100K

4.4%105

$150K–$200K

1.4%33

$200K–$300K

8%190

$300K–$500K

41%970

$500K–$1M

30.6%722

$1M+

1.7%39

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%16

2010–2019

1.6%41

2000–2009

5.4%137

1990–1999

14.1%357

1980–1989

23.4%592

1970–1979

36.4%923

1960–1969

11.1%281

1950–1959

1.1%27

1939 or earlier

6.3%160

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

62.5%1,585

Fuel Oil

19.7%499

Electricity

8.4%214

Bottled/LP Gas

5.9%149

No Fuel

3.4%87

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$128,271

Mean Household Incomei

$152,564

Per Capita Incomei

$61,012

Poverty Ratei

3.2%

Unemploymenti

2.4%

Labor Forcei

3,379

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.2%106

$15K–$20K

1.1%28

$25K–$30K

2.3%59

$30K–$35K

2.6%66

$40K–$45K

2.4%61

$45K–$50K

3.2%81

$50K–$60K

4.3%108

$60K–$75K

4.6%117

$75K–$100K

12.9%328

$100K–$125K

10.2%258

$125K–$150K

14.2%361

$150K–$200K

16.6%420

$200K+

21.3%541

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3305.1%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Mexico

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,243

Avg. Commutei

34 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,276

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

410(7.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.2%Insured

2.8%Uninsured