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.

South River, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

16,124

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

52.8%8,518

Hispanic/Latino

24.5%3,944

Black

13.5%2,171

Asian

4%638

Two or More

2.6%413

Other

2.6%412

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%28

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.2%795

High School Diploma

26.2%2,891

Some College (<1 yr)

6.7%739

Some College (1+ yr)

10.1%1,118

Associate's Degree

9.7%1,072

Bachelor's Degree

17%1,876

Master's Degree

9.8%1,080

Professional Degree

0.9%101

Doctorate

0.2%25

HS or Higher

87.9%

BA or Higher

27.9%

Graduate+

10.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$405,200

Median Renti

$1,675

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65.6%3,659

Renter-Occupied

34.4%1,915

Total Units

5,754

Homeownership

65.6%

Vacancy Rate

3.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.7%63

$100K–$150K

0.4%15

$150K–$200K

1%38

$200K–$300K

13.4%490

$300K–$500K

56.2%2,055

$500K–$1M

26.5%971

$1M+

0.7%27

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

109

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

144

$1,250–$1,500

255

$1,500–$2,000

935

$2,000+

314

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%41

2010–2019

3.2%182

2000–2009

5.3%307

1990–1999

12.5%720

1980–1989

3.1%180

1970–1979

8.6%495

1960–1969

19.8%1,140

1950–1959

20.1%1,159

1940–1949

6.8%392

1939 or earlier

19.8%1,138

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

86.1%4,799

Electricity

9.7%538

Fuel Oil

1.6%88

No Fuel

1.5%85

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%41

Other

0.4%23

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$96,147

Mean Household Incomei

$121,707

Per Capita Incomei

$42,301

Poverty Ratei

12.5%

Unemploymenti

7.7%

Labor Forcei

9,013

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.5%141

$10K–$15K

3%170

$15K–$20K

0.6%33

$20K–$25K

2.2%123

$25K–$30K

5.2%292

$30K–$35K

2.6%146

$35K–$40K

2.9%160

$40K–$45K

3.2%181

$45K–$50K

2.1%118

$50K–$60K

7.6%424

$60K–$75K

7.8%436

$75K–$100K

12.2%681

$100K–$125K

8.4%471

$125K–$150K

10.5%587

$150K–$200K

11.2%623

$200K+

17.7%988

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

189

Residentsi

298

Avg. Tenant Renti

$449/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers41 homes95% occupied$695/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 874 homes98% occupied$342/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC74 homes97% occupied$419/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $96,147/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $29K/yr

86.9%

Very low income$29K–$48K/yr

12.3%

Low income$48K–$77K/yr

0.8%

Who Receives This Housing

66.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

38.5% of subsidized households are minority

9.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

84.3% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4,25226.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

693

Poland

428

China

195

Philippines

169

Guatemala

141

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

8,129

Avg. Commutei

32.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

8,251

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

387(3.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.8%Insured

8.2%Uninsured