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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.

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Guttenberg, NJ

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

11,754population

40.3median age

This community is a community of 11,754 with a median age of 40.3. The population is predominantly Hispanic/Latino (66.8%) with a significant White community (17.2%). Median household income is $75,683. 88.2% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 44.7% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 40%, with a median home value of $379,000.

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

66.8%7,850

White

17.2%2,022

Asian

7.4%871

Black

4.3%505

Two or More

2.9%336

Other

1.4%170

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.5%132

High School Diploma

19.3%1,666

Some College (<1 yr)

4.8%410

Some College (1+ yr)

14.4%1,243

Associate's Degree

3.5%304

Bachelor's Degree

28.6%2,471

Master's Degree

12.7%1,095

Professional Degree

1.9%163

Doctorate

1.5%128

HS or Higher

88.2%

BA or Higher

44.7%

Graduate+

16.1%

Housingi

$379,000median home value

$1,677median rent

40%homeownership

5,476total units

5%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 40%

Renter 60%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.2%5

$50K–$100K

1.1%22

$100K–$150K

2.5%53

$150K–$200K

0.7%14

$200K–$300K

16.2%337

$300K–$500K

53.2%1,107

$500K–$1M

22.3%464

$1M+

3.8%78

Rent Distribution

Under $500

206

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

399

$1,000–$1,250

283

$1,250–$1,500

233

$1,500–$2,000

1,148

$2,000+

803

Year Built

2020 or later

1.7%95

2010–2019

9.2%506

2000–2009

8.4%458

1990–1999

7.4%403

1980–1989

11.6%635

1970–1979

26.5%1,450

1960–1969

11.3%618

1950–1959

5.6%306

1940–1949

5%274

1939 or earlier

13.3%731

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

60.3%3,136

Electricity

33.3%1,735

Bottled/LP Gas

2.5%128

Fuel Oil

2.3%120

No Fuel

1.2%64

Other

0.4%20

Household Economyi

$75,683median household income

$44,314per capita income

19%poverty rate

6.8%unemployment

6,286labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.8%144

$10K–$15K

4.7%244

$15K–$20K

2.7%139

$20K–$25K

7%365

$25K–$30K

4.4%228

$30K–$35K

5.3%275

$35K–$40K

2.1%107

$40K–$45K

6%311

$45K–$50K

2.5%128

$50K–$60K

3.6%188

$60K–$75K

8.6%446

$75K–$100K

8.9%461

$100K–$125K

10.6%553

$125K–$150K

8%414

$150K–$200K

9.7%504

$200K+

13.4%696

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

436

Residentsi

714

Avg. Tenant Renti

$604/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

58 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing249 homes96% occupied$630/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers187 homes95% occupied$570/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $75,683/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

73%

Very low income$23K–$38K/yr

19.7%

Low income$38K–$61K/yr

6.3%

Moderate / aboveOver $61K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

79.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

86.1% of subsidized households are minority

19.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

61.4% 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

5,88850.1%

By Region

Top Countries

India

331

Korea

122

Mexico

Guatemala

China

Philippines

Germany

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,741

Avg. Commutei

38.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,858

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

188(2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87%Insured

13%Uninsured

Guttenberg, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026