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.

Phillipsburg, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

15,299

Median Agei

39.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

62.1%9,506

Hispanic/Latino

16.6%2,543

Black

14.6%2,229

Two or More

5.1%779

Asian

0.9%141

Other

0.5%69

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%32

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.8%738

High School Diploma

35.4%3,822

Some College (<1 yr)

5.4%581

Some College (1+ yr)

8.5%918

Associate's Degree

9.1%986

Bachelor's Degree

14.8%1,595

Master's Degree

8.5%919

Professional Degree

0.2%19

Doctorate

1.1%124

HS or Higher

89.9%

BA or Higher

24.6%

Graduate+

9.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$193,200

Median Renti

$1,167

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

57.6%3,777

Renter-Occupied

42.4%2,779

Total Units

6,873

Homeownership

57.6%

Vacancy Rate

4.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.2%196

$50K–$100K

8.4%319

$100K–$150K

18.3%692

$150K–$200K

20.3%765

$200K–$300K

29.9%1,130

$300K–$500K

11.9%451

$500K–$1M

5.9%224

Rent Distribution

Under $500

469

$500–$750

149

$750–$1,000

423

$1,000–$1,250

427

$1,250–$1,500

201

$1,500–$2,000

688

$2,000+

296

Year Built

2020 or later

1.5%105

2010–2019

1.4%93

2000–2009

3.3%229

1990–1999

3.6%249

1980–1989

4.2%290

1970–1979

5.7%391

1960–1969

4.2%289

1950–1959

11.2%772

1940–1949

14%964

1939 or earlier

50.8%3,491

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

68.2%4,469

Electricity

15.1%989

Fuel Oil

14.5%948

No Fuel

1.1%72

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%42

Other

0.5%30

Wood

0.1%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$68,324

Mean Household Incomei

$87,622

Per Capita Incomei

$37,628

Poverty Ratei

20.1%

Unemploymenti

7.3%

Labor Forcei

8,445

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

10.9%714

$10K–$15K

4.7%308

$15K–$20K

4.9%323

$20K–$25K

5.3%346

$25K–$30K

5.5%361

$30K–$35K

3.3%215

$35K–$40K

2.6%168

$40K–$45K

1.9%124

$45K–$50K

2.9%188

$50K–$60K

4.4%288

$60K–$75K

8%526

$75K–$100K

11.3%743

$100K–$125K

13.3%874

$125K–$150K

4.7%306

$150K–$200K

7.8%513

$200K+

8.5%559

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

839

Residentsi

1,719

Avg. Tenant Renti

$563/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

6 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing522 homes96% occupied$563/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers316 homes

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $68,324/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

74%

Very low income$20K–$34K/yr

19%

Low income$34K–$55K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $55K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

77% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

35% of subsidized households are minority

26% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

45% 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

1,2258%

By Region

Top Countries

Guatemala

101

Mexico

China

Philippines

United Kingdom

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

7,659

Avg. Commutei

26 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

7,826

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

752(6.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.4%Insured

7.6%Uninsured