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.

Shrewsbury Borough, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,179

Median Agei

43.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.1%3,556

Hispanic/Latino

3.9%165

Asian

3.7%154

Black

3.6%150

Two or More

2.1%89

Other

1.4%57

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.3%9

High School Diploma

13.7%410

Some College (<1 yr)

6.7%201

Some College (1+ yr)

4.3%130

Associate's Degree

6.4%191

Bachelor's Degree

41.6%1,245

Master's Degree

16.6%495

Professional Degree

3.3%99

Doctorate

4.3%130

HS or Higher

97.3%

BA or Higher

65.9%

Graduate+

24.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$811,400

Median Renti

$3,472

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

85.8%1,298

Renter-Occupied

14.2%214

Total Units

1,546

Homeownership

85.8%

Vacancy Rate

2.2%

Home Values

$50K–$100K

0.6%8

$200K–$300K

3.6%47

$300K–$500K

6.2%80

$500K–$1M

70.1%910

$1M+

19.5%253

Rent Distribution

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

163

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%11

2010–2019

18.8%291

2000–2009

4.8%74

1990–1999

13.9%215

1980–1989

7.8%120

1970–1979

3%47

1960–1969

6.5%101

1950–1959

25.8%399

1940–1949

8.2%127

1939 or earlier

10.4%161

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

90.5%1,368

Fuel Oil

6%90

Electricity

2.9%44

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$178,958

Mean Household Incomei

$222,037

Per Capita Incomei

$81,362

Poverty Ratei

3.5%

Unemploymenti

4.6%

Labor Forcei

1,856

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.5%22

$15K–$20K

0.8%12

$20K–$25K

3%45

$25K–$30K

3.7%56

$30K–$35K

2.1%32

$35K–$40K

1.3%20

$40K–$45K

5%76

$50K–$60K

4.4%67

$60K–$75K

6%91

$75K–$100K

8.3%126

$100K–$125K

5.4%81

$125K–$150K

5%76

$150K–$200K

9.3%140

$200K+

44.2%668

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2816.7%

By Region

Top Countries

India

United Kingdom

Germany

Poland

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,755

Avg. Commutei

35.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,771

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

133(4.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

99.2%Insured

0.8%Uninsured