Brass Castle is a CDP located in Hunterdon County New Jersey. Brass Castle has a 2024 population of 1,457. Brass Castle is currently declining at a rate of -0.48% annually and its population has decreased by -10.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,629 in 2020.
The average household income in Brass Castle is $122,437 with a poverty rate of 2.58%. The median age in Brass Castle is 46.2 years: 46.9 years for males, and 45.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brass Castle was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,039 | 70.63% |
| Black or African American | 240 | 16.32% |
| Two or more races | 118 | 8.02% |
| Asian | 74 | 5.03% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 565 | 2.56 | 93.1 | 6.9 |
| Married | 396 | 3.03 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 130 | 1.18 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 39 | 2.49 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
93.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 30 | 2.81% |
| Associates Degree | 88 | 8.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 305 | 28.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 119 | 11.13% |
| High School Graduate | 339 | 31.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1 | 0.09% |
| Some College | 187 | 17.49% |
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 | 818 | 804 | 362 |
| Black | 175 | 174 | 28 |
| Hispanic | 68 | 68 | 42 |
| Asian | 26 | 10 | 10 |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $195,478 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,510 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,048 | $0 | $31,512 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,017 | $0 | $35,000 |
| Some College | $36,218 | $68,258 | $35,577 |
$45,017
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$35,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.39% of Brass Castle residents speak only English, while 10.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.7% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 240 | 22 | 9.17% |
| White | 982 | 16 | 1.63% |
2.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.43%
Male Poverty Rate
1.87%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brass Castle is Black, with 9.17% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brass Castle is White, with 1.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 5.82% |
| High School | 4.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 57.14% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $138,224 | $138,831 |
| Households | $92,563 | $122,437 |
| Married Families | $140,469 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $67,581 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
75.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
83.1%
Male Marriage Rate
68.7%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
72
Number of Veterans
72
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 72 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 40 |
| 75+ | 32 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47 | 5.37% |
| Hispanic | 37 | 46.25% |
| Black | 25 | 13.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.72%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61%
Labor Force Participation
54%
Employment Rate
11.5%
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
59.96%
Born in Brass Castle
92.59%
Native Born
7.41%
Foreign Born
1.02%
Non Citizen
6.39%
Naturalized
92.59% of Brass Castle residents were born in the United States, with 59.96% having been born in New Jersey. 1.02% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,457 | -7 | -0.48% |
| 2023 | 1,464 | -7 | -0.48% |
| 2022 | 1,471 | -149 | -9.2% |
| 2021 | 1,620 | -9 | -0.55% |
| 2020 | 1,629 | -205 | -11.18% |
| 2019 | 1,834 | 177 | 10.68% |
| 2018 | 1,657 | 152 | 10.1% |
| 2017 | 1,505 | -103 | -6.41% |
| 2016 | 1,608 | 33 | 2.1% |
| 2015 | 1,575 | 229 | 17.01% |
| 2014 | 1,346 | -58 | -4.13% |
| 2013 | 1,404 | -155 | -9.94% |
| 2012 | 1,559 | 148 | 10.49% |
| 2011 | 1,411 | -144 | -9.26% |
| 2010 | 1,555 | 0 | 0% |