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.

Alloway, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,292

Median Agei

49.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.3%2,809

Black

6.9%227

Two or More

3.8%126

Hispanic/Latino

3.2%105

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.4%13

Other

0.4%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.1%74

High School Diploma

29.7%706

Some College (<1 yr)

6.3%149

Some College (1+ yr)

9.3%222

Associate's Degree

13.7%325

Bachelor's Degree

23%547

Master's Degree

8.8%209

Professional Degree

1.8%44

Doctorate

0.5%11

HS or Higher

96.1%

BA or Higher

34.1%

Graduate+

11.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$295,800

Median Renti

$736

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

88.9%1,122

Renter-Occupied

11.1%140

Total Units

1,330

Homeownership

88.9%

Vacancy Rate

5.1%

Home Values

$100K–$150K

6.3%71

$150K–$200K

8.6%96

$200K–$300K

37.3%419

$300K–$500K

30.7%345

$500K–$1M

10.2%114

$1M+

6.9%77

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

10.5%139

2000–2009

9.6%128

1990–1999

23.6%314

1980–1989

8.3%110

1970–1979

9.9%132

1960–1969

5.9%78

1950–1959

5.9%79

1940–1949

3.8%51

1939 or earlier

22.5%299

Heating Fuel

Fuel Oil

46%581

Bottled/LP Gas

20.6%260

Electricity

12%152

Wood

10.6%134

Other

3.7%47

No Fuel

2.9%36

Utility Gas

2.3%29

Solar

1.8%23

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$120,227

Mean Household Incomei

$143,365

Per Capita Incomei

$56,998

Poverty Ratei

1.1%

Unemploymenti

4.5%

Labor Forcei

1,749

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.5%19

$10K–$15K

1.3%16

$20K–$25K

7.9%100

$30K–$35K

0.6%8

$35K–$40K

5.2%66

$40K–$45K

2.9%36

$45K–$50K

0.7%9

$50K–$60K

5.9%75

$60K–$75K

6.1%77

$75K–$100K

15%189

$100K–$125K

4.6%58

$125K–$150K

12.1%153

$150K–$200K

15.7%198

$200K+

20.4%258

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

120.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,671

Avg. Commutei

32.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,671

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

218(8.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.1%Insured

2.9%Uninsured