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.

Washington Township (Gloucester), NJ

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

49,220population

41.6median age

This community is a community of 49,220 with a median age of 41.6. The population is predominantly White (79.4%) with a significant Black community (6.8%). Median household income is $114,249. 95.4% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 42.8% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 83.1%, with a median home value of $337,600.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

79.4%39,082

Black

6.8%3,345

Hispanic/Latino

6.5%3,198

Asian

3.8%1,854

Two or More

3.1%1,537

Other

0.4%199

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.5%872

High School Diploma

22%7,700

Some College (<1 yr)

8%2,785

Some College (1+ yr)

10.2%3,561

Associate's Degree

9.9%3,453

Bachelor's Degree

29.4%10,280

Master's Degree

9.5%3,305

Professional Degree

2.6%909

Doctorate

1.4%480

HS or Higher

95.4%

BA or Higher

42.8%

Graduate+

13.4%

Housingi

$337,600median home value

$1,761median rent

83.1%homeownership

18,839total units

2.1%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 83.1%

Renter 16.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.1%326

$50K–$100K

0.1%22

$100K–$150K

3.4%520

$150K–$200K

9%1,375

$200K–$300K

24%3,681

$300K–$500K

50.6%7,763

$500K–$1M

10.3%1,582

$1M+

0.4%58

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

120

$1,000–$1,250

273

$1,250–$1,500

515

$1,500–$2,000

1,011

$2,000+

957

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%112

2010–2019

3.2%599

2000–2009

9.2%1,738

1990–1999

15.5%2,919

1980–1989

28.1%5,290

1970–1979

22.1%4,166

1960–1969

13.3%2,505

1950–1959

4.4%836

1940–1949

2.1%403

1939 or earlier

1.4%271

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

85%15,677

Electricity

11%2,029

Fuel Oil

2.5%462

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%148

Solar

0.4%70

Wood

0.2%41

No Fuel

0.1%17

Household Economyi

$114,249median household income

$51,626per capita income

5.5%poverty rate

4.5%unemployment

26,823labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.6%483

$10K–$15K

1.1%196

$15K–$20K

2%367

$20K–$25K

1.6%287

$25K–$30K

1.5%271

$30K–$35K

2.7%492

$35K–$40K

2%365

$40K–$45K

2%365

$45K–$50K

2.2%406

$50K–$60K

5.7%1,052

$60K–$75K

8.6%1,578

$75K–$100K

12.1%2,223

$100K–$125K

10.8%1,991

$125K–$150K

11.1%2,039

$150K–$200K

13.9%2,572

$200K+

20.4%3,757

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,9496%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

383

India

345

United Kingdom

149

Canada

Mexico

Korea

China

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

24,978

Avg. Commutei

29.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

25,610

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,385(6.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.7%Insured

3.3%Uninsured