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.

Maurice River, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,350

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

52.8%2,825

Black

28.5%1,525

Hispanic/Latino

17.2%922

Two or More

0.8%41

Other

0.5%28

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%6

Asian

0.1%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

14.2%671

High School Diploma

40.1%1,896

Some College (<1 yr)

4.8%226

Some College (1+ yr)

13.8%651

Associate's Degree

5.9%278

Bachelor's Degree

3.7%175

Master's Degree

1.6%75

Professional Degree

0.6%30

HS or Higher

84.6%

BA or Higher

5.9%

Graduate+

2.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$220,500

Median Renti

$1,625

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

79.5%845

Renter-Occupied

20.5%218

Total Units

1,128

Homeownership

79.5%

Vacancy Rate

5.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.6%39

$50K–$100K

5%42

$100K–$150K

10.3%87

$150K–$200K

20.2%171

$200K–$300K

35.7%302

$300K–$500K

17.6%149

$500K–$1M

5.7%48

$1M+

0.8%7

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

124

Year Built

2010–2019

3.4%38

2000–2009

7.6%86

1990–1999

11.6%131

1980–1989

12.1%136

1970–1979

6.9%78

1960–1969

10.5%118

1950–1959

15.9%179

1940–1949

1.3%15

1939 or earlier

30.8%347

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

31.8%338

Fuel Oil

21.8%232

Bottled/LP Gas

19.1%203

Electricity

17.3%184

Wood

6.4%68

Solar

2.4%26

Coal

1.1%12

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$76,964

Mean Household Incomei

$125,109

Per Capita Incomei

$32,064

Poverty Ratei

8.6%

Unemploymenti

7.1%

Labor Forcei

1,106

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.9%52

$10K–$15K

5.5%58

$15K–$20K

0.6%6

$20K–$25K

1%11

$25K–$30K

8.2%87

$30K–$35K

1.9%20

$35K–$40K

0.5%5

$40K–$45K

5.1%54

$50K–$60K

9.2%98

$60K–$75K

12.7%135

$75K–$100K

13.7%146

$100K–$125K

12%128

$125K–$150K

4.4%47

$150K–$200K

12%128

$200K+

8.3%88

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3256.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

103

Guatemala

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,016

Avg. Commutei

29.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,028

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

96(2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.5%Insured

2.5%Uninsured