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.

Gloucester City, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

11,509

Median Agei

33.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

58.7%6,751

Hispanic/Latino

25.1%2,889

Black

9.4%1,085

Asian

3.4%390

Two or More

2.9%335

Other

0.4%51

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.5%255

High School Diploma

41.4%3,057

Some College (<1 yr)

4.8%352

Some College (1+ yr)

10.8%798

Associate's Degree

7.3%536

Bachelor's Degree

13.2%975

Master's Degree

4.9%359

Professional Degree

1.2%92

Doctorate

0.5%38

HS or Higher

87.5%

BA or Higher

19.8%

Graduate+

6.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$190,700

Median Renti

$1,484

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

57.2%2,327

Renter-Occupied

42.8%1,739

Total Units

4,450

Homeownership

57.2%

Vacancy Rate

8.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.9%115

$50K–$100K

8.7%202

$100K–$150K

16.5%385

$150K–$200K

22.6%525

$200K–$300K

30.9%720

$300K–$500K

13.4%312

$500K–$1M

0.2%5

$1M+

2.7%63

Rent Distribution

Under $500

214

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

257

$1,250–$1,500

275

$1,500–$2,000

559

$2,000+

276

Year Built

2020 or later

2.9%128

2010–2019

0.7%31

2000–2009

5.8%257

1990–1999

2.6%115

1980–1989

7.5%333

1970–1979

4.2%189

1960–1969

8.7%386

1950–1959

13.7%609

1940–1949

8.7%385

1939 or earlier

45.3%2,017

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

74.4%3,024

Electricity

19.8%806

Fuel Oil

3.7%149

Bottled/LP Gas

1.9%79

Solar

0.2%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$64,938

Mean Household Incomei

$86,342

Per Capita Incomei

$30,832

Poverty Ratei

19.5%

Unemploymenti

5.4%

Labor Forcei

5,496

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.5%388

$10K–$15K

3.7%149

$15K–$20K

1.5%60

$20K–$25K

6%245

$25K–$30K

1.4%56

$30K–$35K

2.3%94

$35K–$40K

3.3%134

$40K–$45K

5.3%217

$45K–$50K

4.9%201

$50K–$60K

8%324

$60K–$75K

8%325

$75K–$100K

8.3%337

$100K–$125K

14.9%606

$125K–$150K

7.1%290

$150K–$200K

7.9%322

$200K+

7.8%318

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

187

Residentsi

383

Avg. Tenant Renti

$571/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

9 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers82 homes96% occupied$743/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8105 homes89% occupied$436/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $64,938/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

73.5%

Very low income$19K–$32K/yr

22.1%

Low income$32K–$52K/yr

4.4%

Who Receives This Housing

73.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

43.1% of subsidized households are minority

13.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

55.9% 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

1,0659.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

208

Canada

Philippines

China

United Kingdom

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,996

Avg. Commutei

22.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,201

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

378(4.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.8%Insured

9.2%Uninsured

Gloucester City, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026