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.

Montague, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,808

Median Agei

41.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

83.8%3,190

Asian

6.1%234

Hispanic/Latino

5.5%210

Two or More

3%116

Other

1.2%47

Black

0.3%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.8%107

High School Diploma

28.5%801

Some College (<1 yr)

8.5%238

Some College (1+ yr)

13.2%372

Associate's Degree

11.6%325

Bachelor's Degree

21.6%606

Master's Degree

9.2%258

Professional Degree

0.7%20

Doctorate

0.6%16

HS or Higher

97.7%

BA or Higher

32.1%

Graduate+

10.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$297,300

Median Renti

$1,305

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

87.6%1,331

Renter-Occupied

12.4%188

Total Units

1,702

Homeownership

87.6%

Vacancy Rate

10.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

2%26

$50K–$100K

5.2%69

$100K–$150K

4.1%54

$150K–$200K

5.9%79

$200K–$300K

34.1%454

$300K–$500K

36.4%485

$500K–$1M

11.6%155

$1M+

0.7%9

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

105

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

1.6%27

2000–2009

13%222

1990–1999

11.2%190

1980–1989

13.5%229

1970–1979

27.5%468

1960–1969

12.2%207

1950–1959

13.5%230

1940–1949

1.1%19

1939 or earlier

6.5%110

Heating Fuel

Fuel Oil

44.6%678

Electricity

27.8%423

Bottled/LP Gas

11.9%181

Wood

4.9%75

Utility Gas

4.8%73

Other

3.6%54

Coal

2.3%35

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$99,521

Mean Household Incomei

$122,966

Per Capita Incomei

$50,153

Poverty Ratei

8.2%

Unemploymenti

6.5%

Labor Forcei

1,871

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.8%103

$15K–$20K

0.7%11

$20K–$25K

3.8%57

$25K–$30K

2.8%42

$30K–$35K

1.5%23

$35K–$40K

4.9%74

$40K–$45K

1.4%21

$45K–$50K

0.8%12

$50K–$60K

3%46

$60K–$75K

8%121

$75K–$100K

17.2%261

$100K–$125K

7.3%111

$125K–$150K

15.5%235

$150K–$200K

6.8%104

$200K+

19.6%298

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

$342/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

5 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers22 homes94% occupied$342/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $99,521/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $30K/yr

95%

Very low income$30K–$50K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

70% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

10% of subsidized households are minority

50% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

40% 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

2546.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Poland

Canada

India

United Kingdom

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,731

Avg. Commutei

42.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,750

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

194(6.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.7%Insured

4.3%Uninsured