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.

Neptune City, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,606

Median Agei

41.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

58.4%2,691

Black

16.4%757

Hispanic/Latino

11.8%543

Two or More

7.6%352

Asian

3.5%162

Other

2.2%101

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.3%137

High School Diploma

26%827

Some College (<1 yr)

7.6%243

Some College (1+ yr)

17.6%562

Associate's Degree

8.5%272

Bachelor's Degree

20%636

Master's Degree

10.5%335

HS or Higher

94.5%

BA or Higher

30.5%

Graduate+

10.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$420,700

Median Renti

$1,526

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

72.1%1,496

Renter-Occupied

27.9%580

Total Units

2,228

Homeownership

72.1%

Vacancy Rate

6.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.5%38

$200K–$300K

16.1%241

$300K–$500K

63.1%944

$500K–$1M

18.2%273

Rent Distribution

Under $500

143

$750–$1,000

$1,250–$1,500

108

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

236

Year Built

2010–2019

0.9%19

2000–2009

1.6%35

1990–1999

12.3%273

1980–1989

5.8%129

1970–1979

15.8%353

1960–1969

12.9%288

1950–1959

11.1%247

1940–1949

16.1%359

1939 or earlier

23.6%525

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

71.9%1,492

Electricity

17.3%360

Bottled/LP Gas

5.9%122

Fuel Oil

3.9%82

Solar

1%20

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$88,864

Mean Household Incomei

$108,158

Per Capita Incomei

$48,133

Poverty Ratei

16.4%

Unemploymenti

5.8%

Labor Forcei

3,097

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

10.5%219

$10K–$15K

1%20

$15K–$20K

9.6%200

$20K–$25K

2.7%56

$25K–$30K

0.9%18

$30K–$35K

0.9%19

$35K–$40K

0.8%17

$40K–$45K

1.7%35

$45K–$50K

2.3%47

$50K–$60K

9%186

$60K–$75K

5.7%118

$75K–$100K

11.4%237

$100K–$125K

10%207

$125K–$150K

8.5%176

$150K–$200K

4.5%94

$200K+

20.6%427

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

220

Residentsi

264

Avg. Tenant Renti

$616/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

23 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing28 homes98% occupied$512/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers190 homes81% occupied$631/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $88,864/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $27K/yr

68.9%

Very low income$27K–$44K/yr

23.2%

Low income$44K–$71K/yr

7.9%

Who Receives This Housing

84.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

85.4% of subsidized households are minority

31.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

45% 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

57412.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

161

Philippines

United Kingdom

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,883

Avg. Commutei

23.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,916

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

116(3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.8%Insured

9.2%Uninsured

Neptune City, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026