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.

Summit, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

22,705

Median Agei

41.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

67.1%15,229

Hispanic/Latino

13.1%2,978

Asian

7.3%1,649

Black

5.9%1,342

Two or More

5.3%1,197

Other

1.3%300

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.9%138

High School Diploma

9.5%1,461

Some College (<1 yr)

2.9%441

Some College (1+ yr)

6.3%968

Associate's Degree

3.3%514

Bachelor's Degree

35.9%5,546

Master's Degree

25.4%3,928

Professional Degree

7.8%1,212

Doctorate

3.4%518

HS or Higher

95.3%

BA or Higher

72.5%

Graduate+

36.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$994,500

Median Renti

$2,430

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

68.3%5,697

Renter-Occupied

31.7%2,644

Total Units

8,786

Homeownership

68.3%

Vacancy Rate

5.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.5%28

$50K–$100K

0.5%27

$100K–$150K

0.2%10

$150K–$200K

0.6%37

$200K–$300K

1.2%70

$300K–$500K

5.2%295

$500K–$1M

42.3%2,411

$1M+

49.5%2,819

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

203

$1,000–$1,250

129

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

388

$2,000+

1,646

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%34

2010–2019

1.9%164

2000–2009

5.8%510

1990–1999

1.3%113

1980–1989

4.5%392

1970–1979

6%525

1960–1969

9.3%818

1950–1959

29.7%2,611

1940–1949

7.9%694

1939 or earlier

33.3%2,925

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

81.3%6,784

Electricity

8.5%711

Fuel Oil

6.2%518

Bottled/LP Gas

1.9%158

No Fuel

1.2%100

Other

0.4%31

Solar

0.3%29

Coal

0.1%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$190,304

Mean Household Incomei

$306,473

Per Capita Incomei

$112,787

Poverty Ratei

5.5%

Unemploymenti

5.4%

Labor Forcei

12,285

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.9%246

$10K–$15K

1.3%111

$15K–$20K

3.2%265

$20K–$25K

1.3%105

$25K–$30K

1.6%132

$30K–$35K

0.7%58

$35K–$40K

0.4%30

$40K–$45K

1.2%99

$45K–$50K

1.3%112

$50K–$60K

1.2%102

$60K–$75K

5%419

$75K–$100K

9.4%782

$100K–$125K

8.6%714

$125K–$150K

3%249

$150K–$200K

9.8%817

$200K+

49.2%4,100

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

206

Residentsi

307

Avg. Tenant Renti

$688/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

31 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers196 homes97% occupied$688/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $190,304/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $57K/yr

58%

Very low income$57K–$95K/yr

28%

Low income$95K–$152K/yr

13%

Moderate / aboveOver $152K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

75% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

66% of subsidized households are minority

24% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

76% 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

4,26818.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

380

China

301

India

182

Canada

162

Guatemala

124

Korea

Philippines

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

11,229

Avg. Commutei

33.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

11,617

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

296(1.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.1%Insured

5.9%Uninsured

Summit, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026