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.

Plumsted, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,397

Median Agei

41.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89.5%7,515

Hispanic/Latino

9.7%818

Black

0.8%64

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.3%79

High School Diploma

30.8%1,882

Some College (<1 yr)

8.4%516

Some College (1+ yr)

10.8%663

Associate's Degree

10.8%659

Bachelor's Degree

19.6%1,200

Master's Degree

8%492

Professional Degree

0.3%21

Doctorate

1%64

HS or Higher

91.1%

BA or Higher

29%

Graduate+

9.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$424,700

Median Renti

$1,557

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

79.3%2,635

Renter-Occupied

20.7%688

Total Units

3,503

Homeownership

79.3%

Vacancy Rate

5.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.4%115

$50K–$100K

3.6%94

$100K–$150K

1.6%41

$150K–$200K

4.9%128

$200K–$300K

13.6%359

$300K–$500K

38.8%1,022

$500K–$1M

29.9%787

$1M+

3.4%89

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

117

$1,250–$1,500

121

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

194

Year Built

2020 or later

2.6%91

2010–2019

3.8%132

2000–2009

17.1%598

1990–1999

23.2%811

1980–1989

17.7%620

1970–1979

11.9%416

1960–1969

9.7%341

1950–1959

5.5%192

1940–1949

3.1%108

1939 or earlier

5.5%194

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

43.7%1,452

Fuel Oil

31.7%1,052

Bottled/LP Gas

10.5%350

Electricity

10.4%347

Wood

3.3%108

No Fuel

0.4%14

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$89,308

Mean Household Incomei

$119,107

Per Capita Incomei

$47,846

Poverty Ratei

7.4%

Unemploymenti

6.6%

Labor Forcei

4,683

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.5%84

$10K–$15K

0.6%21

$15K–$20K

2.6%87

$20K–$25K

2.4%81

$25K–$30K

1.3%42

$30K–$35K

4%134

$35K–$40K

0.8%27

$40K–$45K

0.5%18

$45K–$50K

3.6%121

$50K–$60K

11%367

$60K–$75K

11.4%380

$75K–$100K

12.8%426

$100K–$125K

11.1%369

$125K–$150K

10.2%338

$150K–$200K

14.5%482

$200K+

10.4%346

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

780.9%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,269

Avg. Commutei

33.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,372

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

483(7.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.7%Insured

6.3%Uninsured