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.

Downe, NJ

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

1,638population

51median age

This community is a community of 1,638 with a median age of 51. The population is predominantly White (78.1%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (15.6%). Median household income is $67,708. 89.4% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 17.1% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 84.3%, with a median home value of $191,600.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

78.1%1,279

Hispanic/Latino

15.6%256

Two or More

4.3%70

Asian

1.2%20

Black

0.5%9

Other

0.2%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.7%113

High School Diploma

42.2%489

Some College (<1 yr)

3.4%40

Some College (1+ yr)

7.4%86

Associate's Degree

9.6%111

Bachelor's Degree

13.2%153

Master's Degree

3.4%40

Professional Degree

0.4%5

HS or Higher

89.4%

BA or Higher

17.1%

Graduate+

3.9%

Housingi

$191,600median home value

$1,273median rent

84.3%homeownership

983total units

27.4%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 84.3%

Renter 15.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

9%54

$50K–$100K

11.1%67

$100K–$150K

10%60

$150K–$200K

26.7%161

$200K–$300K

19.9%120

$300K–$500K

20.4%123

$500K–$1M

1.2%7

$1M+

1.7%10

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

1.6%16

2010–2019

3.5%34

2000–2009

7.7%76

1990–1999

2.6%26

1980–1989

11.1%109

1970–1979

14.6%144

1960–1969

9.3%91

1950–1959

9.2%90

1940–1949

8.5%84

1939 or earlier

31.8%313

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

42%300

Fuel Oil

33.5%239

Bottled/LP Gas

8.7%62

Wood

8.3%59

Electricity

7%50

No Fuel

0.6%4

Household Economyi

$67,708median household income

$39,398per capita income

12.4%poverty rate

6.2%unemployment

631labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.3%45

$10K–$15K

7.3%52

$15K–$20K

2.5%18

$20K–$25K

2.9%21

$25K–$30K

1.5%11

$30K–$35K

4.3%31

$35K–$40K

7.6%54

$40K–$45K

4.6%33

$45K–$50K

0.8%6

$50K–$60K

6.6%47

$60K–$75K

9.7%69

$75K–$100K

18.6%133

$100K–$125K

14.8%106

$125K–$150K

3.6%26

$150K–$200K

3.1%22

$200K+

5.6%40

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

905.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Philippines

United Kingdom

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

575

Avg. Commutei

31.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

592

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

59(4.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.7%Insured

5.3%Uninsured