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.

Upper, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

12,525

Median Agei

44.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91.4%11,443

Two or More

4.3%542

Hispanic/Latino

2.9%363

Asian

1%122

Black

0.4%55

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.2%108

High School Diploma

25.7%2,279

Some College (<1 yr)

5.6%494

Some College (1+ yr)

11.8%1,049

Associate's Degree

8.2%727

Bachelor's Degree

27.5%2,433

Master's Degree

12.7%1,128

Professional Degree

4%358

Doctorate

1.3%111

HS or Higher

98.1%

BA or Higher

45.5%

Graduate+

18%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$411,500

Median Renti

$1,843

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

95.1%4,998

Renter-Occupied

4.9%260

Total Units

6,619

Homeownership

95.1%

Vacancy Rate

20.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.9%344

$50K–$100K

1.6%80

$100K–$150K

0.7%33

$150K–$200K

1.9%93

$200K–$300K

17.2%861

$300K–$500K

46.1%2,302

$500K–$1M

23.4%1,172

$1M+

2.3%113

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

108

Year Built

2020 or later

1.7%111

2010–2019

3.5%233

2000–2009

9.4%625

1990–1999

12.9%853

1980–1989

27%1,786

1970–1979

23%1,525

1960–1969

8.1%534

1950–1959

4.2%277

1940–1949

1.6%106

1939 or earlier

8.6%569

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

73.7%3,877

Electricity

9.6%506

Other

7.2%376

Fuel Oil

6.1%322

Bottled/LP Gas

3%156

Wood

0.2%13

Solar

0.2%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$111,991

Mean Household Incomei

$131,697

Per Capita Incomei

$52,442

Poverty Ratei

2.7%

Unemploymenti

2.6%

Labor Forcei

6,392

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.2%64

$10K–$15K

1.2%61

$15K–$20K

0.5%26

$20K–$25K

1.7%90

$25K–$30K

3.7%194

$30K–$35K

3.4%179

$35K–$40K

0.4%23

$40K–$45K

2%103

$45K–$50K

1.3%68

$50K–$60K

3.9%203

$60K–$75K

8.7%458

$75K–$100K

11.9%628

$100K–$125K

15.5%814

$125K–$150K

8.2%431

$150K–$200K

19.7%1,035

$200K+

16.8%881

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2572.1%

By Region

Top Countries

India

Germany

Mexico

Korea

Poland

United Kingdom

Philippines

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

6,054

Avg. Commutei

24 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

6,226

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

580(5.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.5%Insured

1.5%Uninsured