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.

Howell, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

53,926

Median Agei

39.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

72.7%39,230

Hispanic/Latino

15.2%8,220

Black

4.7%2,548

Asian

4%2,170

Two or More

2.8%1,497

Other

0.5%258

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.8%1,036

High School Diploma

22.8%8,455

Some College (<1 yr)

5.3%1,970

Some College (1+ yr)

10.2%3,802

Associate's Degree

7.9%2,938

Bachelor's Degree

28.8%10,685

Master's Degree

12.5%4,632

Professional Degree

3%1,107

Doctorate

1.5%554

HS or Higher

94.8%

BA or Higher

45.7%

Graduate+

17%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$507,200

Median Renti

$2,280

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

88.8%16,997

Renter-Occupied

11.2%2,137

Total Units

19,613

Homeownership

88.8%

Vacancy Rate

2.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

2%336

$50K–$100K

1.7%296

$100K–$150K

0.9%151

$150K–$200K

0.8%133

$200K–$300K

7.1%1,212

$300K–$500K

36.4%6,184

$500K–$1M

47.4%8,054

$1M+

3.7%631

Rent Distribution

Under $500

126

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

614

$2,000+

1,062

Year Built

2020 or later

1.4%266

2010–2019

8.1%1,596

2000–2009

10.4%2,042

1990–1999

17.2%3,370

1980–1989

27.1%5,318

1970–1979

8.5%1,673

1960–1969

15.5%3,037

1950–1959

6.8%1,342

1940–1949

1.5%292

1939 or earlier

3.5%677

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

79.9%15,289

Electricity

10.7%2,040

Fuel Oil

5.4%1,033

Bottled/LP Gas

1.3%245

Wood

0.9%168

Other

0.9%168

No Fuel

0.7%136

Solar

0.3%55

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$134,854

Mean Household Incomei

$155,362

Per Capita Incomei

$55,296

Poverty Ratei

6.8%

Unemploymenti

4.7%

Labor Forcei

28,827

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4%758

$10K–$15K

1.5%289

$15K–$20K

1.9%363

$20K–$25K

1.1%202

$25K–$30K

1.8%343

$30K–$35K

1.3%246

$35K–$40K

2.1%404

$40K–$45K

1.9%361

$45K–$50K

2.6%490

$50K–$60K

3.9%745

$60K–$75K

5%962

$75K–$100K

9.2%1,754

$100K–$125K

10%1,918

$125K–$150K

9.5%1,824

$150K–$200K

17.3%3,311

$200K+

27%5,164

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

7,68014.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

552

India

483

Philippines

383

United Kingdom

356

Poland

125

Germany

Canada

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

27,086

Avg. Commutei

31.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

27,471

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,512(3.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.1%Insured

5.9%Uninsured