Andover township is located in Sussex County New Jersey. Andover township has a 2024 population of 5,663. Andover township is currently growing at a rate of 0.5% annually but its population has decreased by -5.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,996 in 2020.
The average household income in Andover township is $202,233 with a poverty rate of 8.02%. The median age in Andover township is 51.5 years: 51.3 years for males, and 51.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Andover township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,230 | 89.08% |
| Two or more races | 317 | 5.4% |
| Asian | 135 | 2.3% |
| Other race | 128 | 2.18% |
| Black or African American | 61 | 1.04% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,188 | 2.42 | 92.4 | 7.6 |
| Married | 1,305 | 2.94 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 618 | 1.16 | 85.1 | 14.9 |
| Female | 219 | 2.97 | 65.8 | 34.2 |
| Male | 46 | 1.78 | 100 | 0 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
92.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 202 | 4.48% |
| Associates Degree | 382 | 8.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,157 | 25.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 913 | 20.26% |
| High School Graduate | 1,190 | 26.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 103 | 2.29% |
| Some College | 560 | 12.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,977 | 3,728 | 1,824 |
| 2+ Races | 277 | 262 | 161 |
| Hispanic | 170 | 154 | 31 |
| Asian | 110 | 87 | 67 |
| Other Race | 72 | 71 | 18 |
| Black | 61 | 44 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 98.61%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 60.91%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $84,257 | $93,125 | $75,739 |
| Graduate Degree | $138,580 | $143,750 | $112,800 |
| High School Graduate | $46,500 | $48,125 | $45,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $2,499 |
| Overall | $72,596 | $89,375 | $54,706 |
| Some College | $47,537 | $84,821 | $35,769 |
$72,596
Average Earnings
$89,375
Average Male
$54,706
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.84% of Andover township residents speak only English, while 9.16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.89% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,889 | 407 | 8.32% |
| Multiple | 234 | 24 | 10.26% |
| Asian | 135 | 4 | 2.96% |
8.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.42%
Male Poverty Rate
8.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Andover township is Multiple, with 10.26% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Andover township is Asian, with 2.96% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.81%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.91% |
| High School | 7.86% |
| Some College | 7.1% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.7% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 32.26% |
| Male Employed | 4.11% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $158,462 | $246,945 |
| Households | $123,333 | $202,233 |
| Married Families | $171,947 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $59,438 | $80,564 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.1%
Male Marriage Rate
49.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
248
Number of Veterans
248
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 149 |
| World War II | 37 |
| Second Gulf War | 26 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 109 |
| 75+ | 85 |
| 55 to 64 | 28 |
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 221 | 5.08% |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 6.97% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 4.44% |
| Black | 7 | 11.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.96%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.3%
Labor Force Participation
60.6%
Employment Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
68.51%
Born in Andover township
93.49%
Native Born
6.51%
Foreign Born
1.52%
Non Citizen
4.99%
Naturalized
93.49% of Andover township residents were born in the United States, with 68.51% having been born in New Jersey. 1.52% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,803 | 28 | 0.48% |
| 2028 | 5,775 | 28 | 0.49% |
| 2027 | 5,747 | 28 | 0.49% |
| 2026 | 5,719 | 28 | 0.49% |
| 2025 | 5,691 | 28 | 0.49% |
| 2024 | 5,663 | 28 | 0.5% |
| 2023 | 5,635 | 28 | 0.5% |
| 2022 | 5,607 | -467 | -7.69% |
| 2021 | 6,074 | 78 | 1.3% |
| 2020 | 5,996 | 118 | 2.01% |
| 2019 | 5,878 | -46 | -0.78% |
| 2018 | 5,924 | -14 | -0.24% |
| 2017 | 5,938 | -54 | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 5,992 | -49 | -0.81% |
| 2015 | 6,041 | -63 | -1.03% |
| 2014 | 6,104 | -53 | -0.86% |
| 2013 | 6,157 | -56 | -0.9% |
| 2012 | 6,213 | -52 | -0.83% |
| 2011 | 6,265 | -20 | -0.32% |
| 2010 | 6,285 | 0 | 0% |