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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Belvidere, NJ

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

2,538population

50.6median age

This community is a community of 2,538 with a median age of 50.6. The population is predominantly White (92.5%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (5.7%). Median household income is $95,714. 97% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 25.4% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 57.2%, with a median home value of $279,600.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92.5%2,347

Hispanic/Latino

5.7%144

Asian

1%25

Two or More

0.7%19

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.9%38

High School Diploma

43.2%854

Some College (<1 yr)

7.7%152

Some College (1+ yr)

10%198

Associate's Degree

8.8%174

Bachelor's Degree

16.8%333

Master's Degree

7.7%153

Professional Degree

0.7%14

Doctorate

0.2%3

HS or Higher

97%

BA or Higher

25.4%

Graduate+

8.6%

Housingi

$279,600median home value

$1,008median rent

57.2%homeownership

1,266total units

Tenure

Owner 57.2%

Renter 42.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.5%18

$100K–$150K

2.3%17

$150K–$200K

13.1%95

$200K–$300K

44.6%323

$300K–$500K

34.5%250

$500K–$1M

2.9%21

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

220

$1,000–$1,250

124

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

102

$2,000+

Year Built

2000–2009

1.3%16

1990–1999

4.3%54

1980–1989

5.8%73

1970–1979

9.7%123

1960–1969

3.4%43

1950–1959

15.9%201

1940–1949

9%114

1939 or earlier

50.7%642

Heating Fuel

Fuel Oil

51.2%648

Utility Gas

29.6%375

Electricity

10.9%138

Other

6.2%78

Bottled/LP Gas

1.7%21

Wood

0.5%6

Household Economyi

$95,714median household income

$46,722per capita income

5.9%poverty rate

4%unemployment

1,507labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.3%55

$10K–$15K

3.9%50

$15K–$20K

2.1%26

$20K–$25K

4.4%56

$25K–$30K

1.4%18

$30K–$35K

3.6%45

$35K–$40K

1.6%20

$40K–$45K

5.1%64

$45K–$50K

1.6%20

$50K–$60K

4.6%58

$60K–$75K

8.3%105

$75K–$100K

10.1%128

$100K–$125K

25.5%323

$125K–$150K

8.1%102

$150K–$200K

10.6%134

$200K+

4.9%62

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

119

Residentsi

155

Avg. Tenant Renti

$407/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

32 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers119 homes86% occupied$407/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $95,714/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $29K/yr

88%

Very low income$29K–$48K/yr

12%

Who Receives This Housing

66% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

20% of subsidized households are minority

44% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

42% 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

1164.6%

By Region

Top Countries

China

India

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,420

Avg. Commutei

32.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,446

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

79(3.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.9%Insured

1.1%Uninsured

Belvidere, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026