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.

Somerdale, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,581

Median Agei

42.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

48.5%2,708

Black

31.9%1,783

Hispanic/Latino

11%616

Two or More

4.6%256

Asian

3.9%218

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.3%268

High School Diploma

26.7%1,144

Some College (<1 yr)

8.6%367

Some College (1+ yr)

16.7%716

Associate's Degree

7.4%317

Bachelor's Degree

14.6%624

Master's Degree

10.9%465

Doctorate

0.6%26

HS or Higher

91.8%

BA or Higher

26.1%

Graduate+

11.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$224,600

Median Renti

$1,097

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71.4%1,734

Renter-Occupied

28.6%695

Total Units

2,435

Homeownership

71.4%

Vacancy Rate

0.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.4%111

$100K–$150K

7%121

$150K–$200K

21.2%368

$200K–$300K

44.3%769

$300K–$500K

19.1%332

$500K–$1M

0.7%13

$1M+

1.2%20

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

186

$1,000–$1,250

283

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

6.8%165

2000–2009

1.2%29

1990–1999

8.7%211

1980–1989

8.8%215

1970–1979

13.5%329

1960–1969

20.2%492

1950–1959

28.1%684

1940–1949

6.9%169

1939 or earlier

5.8%141

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

78.2%1,900

Electricity

15.6%378

Fuel Oil

4%96

Bottled/LP Gas

1.8%44

Solar

0.5%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$85,625

Mean Household Incomei

$106,268

Per Capita Incomei

$46,531

Poverty Ratei

13.7%

Unemploymenti

6.7%

Labor Forcei

2,963

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.9%216

$10K–$15K

3.4%82

$15K–$20K

4.6%112

$20K–$25K

0.8%19

$25K–$30K

0.7%17

$30K–$35K

2.6%62

$35K–$40K

3.1%76

$40K–$45K

1%24

$45K–$50K

3.3%79

$50K–$60K

5.5%134

$60K–$75K

9.4%228

$75K–$100K

17%414

$100K–$125K

10.5%254

$125K–$150K

9.2%224

$150K–$200K

9.8%237

$200K+

10.3%251

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$571/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

4 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers21 homes88% occupied$571/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $85,625/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $26K/yr

58%

Very low income$26K–$43K/yr

42%

Who Receives This Housing

53% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

95% of subsidized households are minority

52% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

37% 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

57610.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Poland

Philippines

Korea

China

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,735

Avg. Commutei

23.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,765

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

200(4.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.2%Insured

3.8%Uninsured