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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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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.

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Glen Gardner, NJ

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

1,916population

41median age

This community is a community of 1,916 with a median age of 41. The population is predominantly White (75.9%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (19.8%). Median household income is $101,974. 96.4% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 42.8% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 75.6%, with a median home value of $330,900.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

75.9%1,455

Hispanic/Latino

19.8%379

Black

2%39

Two or More

1.7%33

Asian

0.4%7

Other

0.2%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.1%30

High School Diploma

20.4%288

Some College (<1 yr)

5.9%83

Some College (1+ yr)

11.5%162

Associate's Degree

13.7%193

Bachelor's Degree

21.3%301

Master's Degree

20.1%284

Professional Degree

0.6%9

Doctorate

0.7%10

HS or Higher

96.4%

BA or Higher

42.8%

Graduate+

21.5%

Housingi

$330,900median home value

$1,890median rent

75.6%homeownership

779total units

0.4%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 75.6%

Renter 24.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.7%4

$100K–$150K

4.9%29

$150K–$200K

19.4%114

$200K–$300K

21%123

$300K–$500K

36.5%214

$500K–$1M

17%100

$1M+

0.5%3

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

0.5%4

1990–1999

11.6%90

1980–1989

42.2%329

1970–1979

5.3%41

1960–1969

7.8%61

1950–1959

5.3%41

1940–1949

1.4%11

1939 or earlier

25.9%202

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

67.3%522

Fuel Oil

19.2%149

Electricity

10.7%83

Bottled/LP Gas

1.9%15

Other

0.9%7

Household Economyi

$101,974median household income

$59,733per capita income

6.4%poverty rate

4.8%unemployment

1,099labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.2%17

$10K–$15K

2.4%19

$15K–$20K

1.3%10

$20K–$25K

1%8

$25K–$30K

3.9%30

$30K–$35K

1.9%15

$35K–$40K

2.8%22

$40K–$45K

2.3%18

$45K–$50K

3.2%25

$50K–$60K

7.7%60

$60K–$75K

6.2%48

$75K–$100K

13%101

$100K–$125K

9.1%71

$125K–$150K

6.2%48

$150K–$200K

12.6%98

$200K+

24%186

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

$464/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

19 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers49 homes91% occupied$464/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $101,974/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $31K/yr

83%

Very low income$31K–$51K/yr

15%

Low income$51K–$82K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

63% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

33% of subsidized households are minority

51% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

46% 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

1909.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Poland

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,013

Avg. Commutei

39.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,046

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

75(4.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.3%Insured

5.7%Uninsured

Glen Gardner, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026