Egg Harbor township is located in Atlantic County New Jersey. Egg Harbor township has a 2024 population of 47,828. Egg Harbor township is currently declining at a rate of -0.07% annually but its population has increased by 0.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 47,769 in 2020.
The average household income in Egg Harbor township is $113,124 with a poverty rate of 9.03%. The median age in Egg Harbor township is 39.5 years: 39.5 years for males, and 39.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Egg Harbor township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,431 | 57.76% |
| Asian | 6,304 | 13.27% |
| Black or African American | 4,689 | 9.87% |
| Other race | 4,666 | 9.83% |
| Two or more races | 4,173 | 8.79% |
| Native American | 196 | 0.41% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 29 | 0.06% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 16,635 | 2.85 | 82.8 | 17.2 |
| Married | 9,739 | 3.39 | 88.8 | 11.2 |
| Non Family | 4,008 | 1.14 | 82.2 | 17.8 |
| Female | 1,628 | 3.14 | 68.4 | 31.6 |
| Male | 1,260 | 3.74 | 57.6 | 42.4 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.85
Average Household Size
82.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,543 | 4.78% |
| Associates Degree | 1,792 | 5.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8,054 | 24.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,313 | 10.26% |
| High School Graduate | 10,698 | 33.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,024 | 3.17% |
| Some College | 5,854 | 18.14% |
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 | 19,448 | 18,515 | 6,699 |
| Asian | 4,320 | 3,791 | 2,332 |
| Hispanic | 4,103 | 3,221 | 901 |
| Black | 2,955 | 2,751 | 829 |
| Other Race | 2,478 | 1,803 | 588 |
| 2+ Races | 2,047 | 1,980 | 606 |
| Native American | 139 | 139 | 66 |
| Islander | 29 | 29 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 53.98%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $76,712 | $83,669 | $59,815 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,277 | $78,008 | $67,415 |
| High School Graduate | $37,673 | $46,414 | $32,119 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,000 | $29,382 | $42,299 |
| Overall | $49,153 | $58,717 | $40,166 |
| Some College | $42,281 | $56,553 | $37,544 |
$49,153
Average Earnings
$58,717
Average Male
$40,166
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
71.82% of Egg Harbor township residents speak only English, while 28.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.51% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 25,918 | 2,472 | 9.54% |
| Hispanic | 7,793 | 1,150 | 14.76% |
| Other | 4,666 | 600 | 12.86% |
| Multiple | 4,173 | 496 | 11.89% |
| Asian | 6,304 | 369 | 5.85% |
| Black | 4,681 | 190 | 4.06% |
| Native | 196 | 4 | 2.04% |
9.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.52%
Male Poverty Rate
10.51%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Egg Harbor township is Hispanic, with 14.76% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Egg Harbor township is Native, with 2.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 14.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12% |
| Some College | 7.65% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.98% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 28.57% |
| Male Unemployed | 10.62% |
| Male Employed | 5.48% |
| Female Employed | 4.3% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $101,894 | $121,842 |
| Households | $92,509 | $113,124 |
| Married Families | $113,193 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,925 | $75,492 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.1%
Male Marriage Rate
54.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,254
Number of Veterans
2,101
Male Veterans
153
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 748 |
| Second Gulf War | 504 |
| First Gulf War | 361 |
| World War II | 92 |
| Korea | 23 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 619 |
| 65 to 74 | 594 |
| 75+ | 562 |
| 55 to 64 | 324 |
| 18 to 34 | 155 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,601 | 7.26% |
| Hispanic | 346 | 7.13% |
| Other Race | 252 | 8.45% |
| Black | 182 | 5.1% |
| 2+ Races | 139 | 6.15% |
| Asian | 67 | 1.43% |
| Native American | 13 | 8.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.48%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.6%
Labor Force Participation
63.8%
Employment Rate
7.8%
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
57.25%
Born in Egg Harbor township
83.02%
Native Born
16.98%
Foreign Born
4.74%
Non Citizen
12.23%
Naturalized
83.02% of Egg Harbor township residents were born in the United States, with 57.25% having been born in New Jersey. 4.74% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 47,663 | -33 | -0.07% |
| 2028 | 47,696 | -33 | -0.07% |
| 2027 | 47,729 | -33 | -0.07% |
| 2026 | 47,762 | -33 | -0.07% |
| 2025 | 47,795 | -33 | -0.07% |
| 2024 | 47,828 | -33 | -0.07% |
| 2023 | 47,861 | -33 | -0.07% |
| 2022 | 47,894 | 109 | 0.23% |
| 2021 | 47,785 | 16 | 0.03% |
| 2020 | 47,769 | 5,524 | 13.08% |
| 2019 | 42,245 | -194 | -0.46% |
| 2018 | 42,439 | -212 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 42,651 | -269 | -0.63% |
| 2016 | 42,920 | -394 | -0.91% |
| 2015 | 43,314 | -300 | -0.69% |
| 2014 | 43,614 | -148 | -0.34% |
| 2013 | 43,762 | 22 | 0.05% |
| 2012 | 43,740 | 136 | 0.31% |
| 2011 | 43,604 | 81 | 0.19% |
| 2010 | 43,523 | 0 | 0% |