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.

Tuckerton, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,654

Median Agei

42.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

82%2,996

Two or More

6.1%224

Hispanic/Latino

5.8%211

Black

5.3%194

Other

0.8%29

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.2%118

High School Diploma

26.2%732

Some College (<1 yr)

8.9%249

Some College (1+ yr)

14.8%414

Associate's Degree

6.9%194

Bachelor's Degree

25.2%704

Master's Degree

7.3%203

Professional Degree

1%29

Doctorate

0.6%17

HS or Higher

95.1%

BA or Higher

34.1%

Graduate+

8.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$349,300

Median Renti

$2,024

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66.8%1,079

Renter-Occupied

33.2%536

Total Units

1,955

Homeownership

66.8%

Vacancy Rate

17.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.3%57

$100K–$150K

0.6%6

$150K–$200K

5%54

$200K–$300K

29.3%316

$300K–$500K

41.6%449

$500K–$1M

15.6%168

$1M+

2.7%29

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

277

Year Built

2020 or later

1.2%23

2010–2019

9.8%191

2000–2009

13.4%261

1990–1999

10.8%211

1980–1989

10.5%206

1970–1979

9.4%183

1960–1969

10.3%202

1950–1959

16.2%317

1940–1949

2.3%45

1939 or earlier

16.2%316

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

74.2%1,199

Electricity

21.3%344

Fuel Oil

2.2%35

Bottled/LP Gas

1.2%19

Wood

1.1%18

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$88,892

Mean Household Incomei

$110,121

Per Capita Incomei

$48,588

Poverty Ratei

6.4%

Unemploymenti

7.4%

Labor Forcei

1,979

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2%33

$10K–$15K

2.4%39

$15K–$20K

0.8%13

$20K–$25K

3.2%52

$25K–$30K

4%64

$35K–$40K

2.4%39

$40K–$45K

3.8%62

$45K–$50K

0.9%15

$50K–$60K

11.1%180

$60K–$75K

12.1%196

$75K–$100K

16.2%261

$100K–$125K

7.2%116

$125K–$150K

9.1%147

$150K–$200K

15.4%249

$200K+

9.2%149

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$422/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers9 homes

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

Project Based Section 850 homes95% occupied$422/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $88,892/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $27K/yr

87%

Very low income$27K–$44K/yr

13%

Who Receives This Housing

66% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

6% of subsidized households are minority

22% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

91% 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

571.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,791

Avg. Commutei

33.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,832

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

213(7.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98%Insured

2%Uninsured