Pemberton, NJ

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2024 Population

1,312

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

US Senator

Andy Kim

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

42.1

7.4% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

14.5%

25.4% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$90,899

2.9% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$323,200

6.6% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

650

4.55% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Pemberton, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.5% of the residents in Pemberton, NJ are U.S. citizens.

In 2024, the median property value in Pemberton, NJ was $323,200, and the homeownership rate was 65%.

Most people in Pemberton, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30 minutes. The average car ownership in Pemberton, NJ was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Pemberton, NJ is home to a population of 1.31k people, from which 95.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 10.1% of Pemberton, NJ residents were born outside of the country (132 people).

In 2024, there were 4.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (664 people) in Pemberton, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 158 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 155 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.5%

2024 Citizenship

94.8%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 95.5% of Pemberton, NJ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Pemberton, NJ was 94.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Pemberton, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Pemberton, NJ

White (Non-Hispanic)
664 ± 106
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
158 ± 81
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
155 ± 72

19.4%

Hispanic Population

254 people

19.4% of the people in Pemberton, NJ are hispanic (254 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Pemberton, NJ as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for New Jersey.

Most Common Origin

India
279,408 ± 12,782 people
Dominican Republic
210,288 ± 11,131 people
Mexico
108,737 ± 8,049 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Jersey was India, the natal country of 279,408 New Jersey residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 210,288 and Mexico with 108,737.

Foreign-Born Population

10.1%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

132 people

9.18%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

126 people

As of 2024, 10.1% of Pemberton, NJ residents (132 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Pemberton, NJ was 9.18%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Pemberton, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
73 ± 38
Vietnam
26 ± 25
Gulf War (1990s)
7 ± 18

Pemberton, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.81 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Pemberton, NJ.

Health

93.8% of the population of Pemberton, NJ has health coverage, with 40% on employee plans, 16.1% on Medicaid, 15.3% on Medicare, 17.3% on non-group plans, and 5.09% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New Jersey see 1,279 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,279 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1157 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 320 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.4% under 18 years, 23.4% between 18 and 34 years, 36.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.25%

Uninsured

40%

Employer Coverage

16.1%

Medicaid

15.3%

Medicare

17.3%

Non-Group

5.09%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Pemberton, NJ declined by 55.9% from 14.1% to 6.25%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Pemberton, NJ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Pemberton, NJ employs 650 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Pemberton, NJ were Public Administration (95 people), Retail Trade (65 people), and Construction (64 people), and the highest paying industries were Wholesale Trade ($215,313), Finance & Insurance ($86,250), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($86,250).

Employment

Occupations

650

2024 Value

± 132

−4.55%

1 Year decline

± 34.1%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Pemberton, NJ declined at a rate of −4.55%, from 681 employees to 650 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Pemberton, NJ, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (98 people), Management Occupations (71 people), and Personal Care & Service Occupations (70 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Pemberton, NJ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Jersey (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

650

2024 Value

± 132

−4.55%

1 Year decline

± 34.1%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Pemberton, NJ declined at a rate of −4.55%, from 681 employees to 650 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Pemberton, NJ, are Public Administration (95 people), Retail Trade (65 people), and Construction (64 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Pemberton, NJ, though some of these residents may live in Pemberton, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,559

Median earning men ± $11,965

$43,238

Median earning women ± $1,355

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($98,750), Public Administration ($92,188), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($68,333).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($85,469), Public Administration ($69,315), and Manufacturing ($68,125).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

Y-Axis

2.27%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.24M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 2.27% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 16.5%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Jersey.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Kamala Harris with 52% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Jill Stein (0.914%).

Cory Booker and Andy Kim are the senators currently representing the state of New Jersey. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Jersey is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Pemberton, NJ. Showing the available data for New Jersey.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (52%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (46.1%)
Republican Party
Jill Stein (0.914%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Kamala Harris with 52% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Jill Stein (0.914%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Jersey for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New Jersey

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

Cory Booker

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on October 31, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Jeffrey Chiesa, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Frank Lautenberg.{{Cite news |url=https://www.politico.com/story/2013/10/cory-booker-new-jersey-senate-election-098436 |title=Booker Wins New Jersey Senate Seat |work=Politico |access-date=May 21, 2020 }}

Andy Kim

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on December 8, 2024
Elected to the seat to succeed George Helmy, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of Bob Menendez.

Cory Booker and Andy Kim are the senators currently representing New Jersey.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Jersey over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Pemberton, NJ was $323,200 in 2024, which is 0.971 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $303,200 to $323,200, a 6.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Pemberton, NJ is 65%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Pemberton, NJ have an average commute time of 30 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Pemberton, NJ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$323,200

Median Property Value 2024

±$21,081

$341

Median Property Taxes

±$66

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Pemberton, NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Pemberton, NJ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

65%

Homeownership

2024

63%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 65% of the housing units in Pemberton, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 58.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Pemberton, NJ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$90,899

Median Household Income

± $3,958

525

Number of Households

± 100

In 2024, the median household income of the 525 households in Pemberton, NJ grew to $90,899 from the previous year's value of $88,333.

The following chart displays the households in Pemberton, NJ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Pemberton, NJ is from New Jersey.

0.482

2024 Wage GINI in New Jersey

0.486

2023 Wage GINI in New Jersey

In 2024, the income inequality in New Jersey was 0.482 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.733% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New Jersey was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New Jersey in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New Jersey across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (60.6%)
Worked At Home (15.8%)
Carpooled (14.1%)

In 2024, 60.6% of workers in Pemberton, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.8%) and those who carpooled to work (14.1%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

30 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Pemberton, NJ have a longer commute time (30 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.63% of the workforce in Pemberton, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Pemberton, NJ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Pemberton, NJ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Pemberton, NJ have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Pemberton, NJ (189 out of 1.31k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Pemberton, NJ is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.