Beckett is a CDP located in Gloucester County New Jersey. Beckett has a 2024 population of 5,604. Beckett is currently growing at a rate of 0.97% annually and its population has increased by 10.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,091 in 2020.
The average household income in Beckett is $134,036 with a poverty rate of 6.66%. The median age in Beckett is 43.4 years: 44.1 years for males, and 40.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Beckett was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,282 | 84.42% |
| Black or African American | 483 | 9.52% |
| Asian | 133 | 2.62% |
| Two or more races | 121 | 2.39% |
| Other race | 53 | 1.04% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,811 | 2.8 | 96 | 4 |
| Married | 1,167 | 3.12 | 98.7 | 1.3 |
| Non Family | 412 | 1.77 | 96.1 | 3.9 |
| Female | 167 | 2.87 | 74.9 | 25.1 |
| Male | 65 | 3.42 | 100 | 0 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.8
Average Household Size
96.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 145 | 4.18% |
| Associates Degree | 307 | 8.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,093 | 31.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 514 | 14.83% |
| High School Graduate | 968 | 27.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42 | 1.21% |
| Some College | 397 | 11.45% |
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 | 2,853 | 2,792 | 1,532 |
| Black | 430 | 375 | 28 |
| Hispanic | 90 | 61 | 47 |
| Asian | 78 | 36 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 48 | 48 | 33 |
| Other Race | 29 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 68.75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $80,573 | $101,944 | $51,494 |
| Graduate Degree | $98,580 | $135,703 | $87,857 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $54,286 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $57,262 | $81,890 | $53,157 |
| Some College | $75,156 | $104,111 | $54,792 |
$57,262
Average Earnings
$81,890
Average Male
$53,157
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.85% of Beckett residents speak only English, while 7.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,211 | 321 | 7.62% |
| Asian | 133 | 16 | 12.03% |
6.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.15%
Male Poverty Rate
2.94%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Beckett is Asian, with 12.03% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Beckett is White, with 7.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 27.27% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 70.8% |
| Male Employed | 7.93% |
| Female Employed | 3.57% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $141,660 | $154,921 |
| Households | $119,063 | $134,036 |
| Married Families | $147,847 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $62,768 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.4%
Male Marriage Rate
58.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
305
Number of Veterans
289
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 106 |
| Second Gulf War | 33 |
| First Gulf War | 33 |
| Korea | 18 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 148 |
| 65 to 74 | 122 |
| 75+ | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 157 | 4.96% |
| Black | 148 | 31.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
53.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.8%
Labor Force Participation
68.9%
Employment Rate
4.9%
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
39.61%
Born in Beckett
95.6%
Native Born
4.4%
Foreign Born
0.77%
Non Citizen
3.63%
Naturalized
95.6% of Beckett residents were born in the United States, with 39.61% having been born in New Jersey. 0.77% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,604 | 54 | 0.97% |
| 2023 | 5,550 | 54 | 0.98% |
| 2022 | 5,496 | 125 | 2.33% |
| 2021 | 5,371 | 280 | 5.5% |
| 2020 | 5,091 | 144 | 2.91% |
| 2019 | 4,947 | -36 | -0.72% |
| 2018 | 4,983 | 96 | 1.96% |
| 2017 | 4,887 | 95 | 1.98% |
| 2016 | 4,792 | -17 | -0.35% |
| 2015 | 4,809 | 38 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 4,771 | -31 | -0.65% |
| 2013 | 4,802 | 116 | 2.48% |
| 2012 | 4,686 | -97 | -2.03% |
| 2011 | 4,783 | -64 | -1.32% |
| 2010 | 4,847 | 0 | 0% |