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.

Waterford, NJ

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

10,451population

44.5median age

This community is a community of 10,451 with a median age of 44.5. The population is predominantly White (80%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (11%). Median household income is $111,791. 93.1% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 26.5% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 84.1%, with a median home value of $282,000.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

80%8,359

Hispanic/Latino

11%1,145

Two or More

4.5%473

Black

3.5%365

Asian

1%109

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.2%546

High School Diploma

32.9%2,498

Some College (<1 yr)

10.2%775

Some College (1+ yr)

9%686

Associate's Degree

7.3%551

Bachelor's Degree

18.3%1,386

Master's Degree

7.5%569

Professional Degree

0.7%52

Doctorate

0%1

HS or Higher

93.1%

BA or Higher

26.5%

Graduate+

8.2%

Housingi

$282,000median home value

$1,541median rent

84.1%homeownership

3,797total units

1.6%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 84.1%

Renter 15.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.7%86

$50K–$100K

0.9%29

$100K–$150K

6.2%195

$150K–$200K

7.6%239

$200K–$300K

38.8%1,220

$300K–$500K

39.1%1,230

$500K–$1M

4%127

$1M+

0.5%17

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

170

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

256

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

2.2%84

2000–2009

6%227

1990–1999

8.9%337

1980–1989

20.4%776

1970–1979

27.8%1,055

1960–1969

11.6%442

1950–1959

9.3%355

1940–1949

4.4%168

1939 or earlier

9.3%353

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

65.2%2,437

Fuel Oil

18.2%681

Electricity

13.1%490

Bottled/LP Gas

1.9%70

Solar

1.2%43

Other

0.3%12

No Fuel

0.1%4

Household Economyi

$111,791median household income

$46,176per capita income

8%poverty rate

5.7%unemployment

5,721labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.9%72

$10K–$15K

0.8%31

$15K–$20K

2.5%94

$20K–$25K

2.2%81

$25K–$30K

2.4%88

$30K–$35K

8.5%316

$35K–$40K

0.1%4

$40K–$45K

2.7%102

$45K–$50K

0.8%29

$50K–$60K

2.4%91

$60K–$75K

5.2%193

$75K–$100K

11.5%431

$100K–$125K

15.3%573

$125K–$150K

8.9%333

$150K–$200K

19.6%733

$200K+

15.1%566

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3153%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

United Kingdom

Mexico

Germany

Poland

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,333

Avg. Commutei

32.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,393

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

496(5.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.4%Insured

3.6%Uninsured