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.

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Alpha, NJ

Alpha, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

2,436population

43.2median age

This community is a community of 2,436 with a median age of 43.2. The population is predominantly White (81.5%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (9.2%). Median household income is $90,333. 91.5% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 21.7% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 75.8%, with a median home value of $261,500.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

81.5%1,985

Hispanic/Latino

9.2%223

Two or More

5.6%136

Black

1.4%35

Asian

1.4%33

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1%24

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.3%61

High School Diploma

34.1%630

Some College (<1 yr)

5.4%100

Some College (1+ yr)

12.2%226

Associate's Degree

14.7%271

Bachelor's Degree

14.9%275

Master's Degree

6.1%112

Professional Degree

0.3%6

Doctorate

0.4%7

HS or Higher

91.5%

BA or Higher

21.7%

Graduate+

6.8%

Housingi

$261,500median home value

$1,362median rent

75.8%homeownership

1,080total units

1.9%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 75.8%

Renter 24.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

7%56

$50K–$100K

4.1%33

$100K–$150K

5.3%43

$150K–$200K

7.5%60

$200K–$300K

38.2%307

$300K–$500K

31.6%254

$500K–$1M

4.7%38

$1M+

1.6%13

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2000–2009

5.7%62

1990–1999

2.1%23

1980–1989

6.6%71

1970–1979

13.3%144

1960–1969

14.5%157

1950–1959

18.8%203

1940–1949

4.8%52

1939 or earlier

34.1%368

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

62.2%659

Fuel Oil

24.6%261

Electricity

10.1%107

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%16

Wood

1.2%13

Solar

0.4%4

Household Economyi

$90,333median household income

$43,038per capita income

5.7%poverty rate

2.4%unemployment

1,331labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2%21

$10K–$15K

0.7%7

$15K–$20K

6.2%66

$20K–$25K

2.5%27

$25K–$30K

2%21

$30K–$35K

2.4%25

$35K–$40K

4.9%52

$40K–$45K

3.7%39

$45K–$50K

2.3%24

$50K–$60K

8%85

$60K–$75K

10.2%108

$75K–$100K

9.3%99

$100K–$125K

14.3%152

$125K–$150K

11.2%119

$150K–$200K

11.8%125

$200K+

8.5%90

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

165

Avg. Tenant Renti

$594/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

33 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing56 homes95% occupied$611/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers23 homes86% occupied$551/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 87 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $90,333/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $27K/yr

67.2%

Very low income$27K–$45K/yr

28.5%

Low income$45K–$72K/yr

2.9%

Moderate / aboveOver $72K/yr

1.4%

Who Receives This Housing

79.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

29.8% of subsidized households are minority

26.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

29.4% 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

1114.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Guatemala

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,288

Avg. Commutei

26.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,288

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

108(5.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.6%Insured

1.4%Uninsured