Mays Landing is a CDP located in Atlantic County New Jersey. Mays Landing has a 2024 population of 6,858. Mays Landing is currently growing at a rate of 5.18% annually and its population has increased by 18.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,805 in 2020.
The average household income in Mays Landing is $107,837 with a poverty rate of 3.19%. The median age in Mays Landing is 37.2 years: 35.7 years for males, and 42 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mays Landing was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,429 | 55.5% |
| Two or more races | 1,066 | 17.25% |
| Other race | 778 | 12.59% |
| Black or African American | 763 | 12.35% |
| Asian | 127 | 2.06% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,446 | 2.25 | 73.4 | 26.6 |
| Non Family | 1,055 | 1.36 | 67.1 | 32.9 |
| Married | 890 | 2.55 | 83.6 | 16.4 |
| Female | 336 | 4.15 | 55.7 | 44.3 |
| Male | 165 | 2.48 | 94.5 | 5.5 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
73.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 219 | 4.88% |
| Associates Degree | 317 | 7.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,075 | 23.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 533 | 11.88% |
| High School Graduate | 1,577 | 35.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 106 | 2.36% |
| Some College | 660 | 14.71% |
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 | 2,835 | 2,697 | 979 |
| Hispanic | 813 | 704 | 275 |
| Black | 600 | 525 | 185 |
| 2+ Races | 452 | 363 | 131 |
| Other Race | 433 | 433 | 207 |
| Asian | 127 | 127 | 91 |
| Native American | 15 | 15 | 15 |
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 native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,534 | $63,906 | $58,382 |
| Graduate Degree | $74,639 | $135,625 | $73,486 |
| High School Graduate | $29,821 | $35,909 | $26,196 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,357 | $43,102 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,345 | $47,098 | $36,824 |
| Some College | $40,750 | $60,742 | $34,082 |
$42,345
Average Earnings
$47,098
Average Male
$36,824
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.74% of Mays Landing residents speak only English, while 22.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.39% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,262 | 159 | 4.87% |
| Hispanic | 1,181 | 13 | 1.1% |
| Other | 748 | 11 | 1.47% |
| Black | 471 | 2 | 0.42% |
3.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.67%
Male Poverty Rate
1.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mays Landing is White, with 4.87% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mays Landing is Black, with 0.42% 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 7.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.92%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.52% |
| High School | 10.21% |
| Some College | 0.47% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 59.15% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $100,156 | $136,461 |
| Households | $80,777 | $107,837 |
| Married Families | $106,803 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $64,310 | $68,345 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.3%
Male Marriage Rate
41.5%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
170
Number of Veterans
157
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 74 |
| Vietnam | 56 |
| Second Gulf War | 27 |
| Korea | 18 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 64 |
| 75+ | 54 |
| 35 to 54 | 37 |
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 110 | 3.54% |
| 2+ Races | 40 | 7.5% |
| Hispanic | 40 | 4.37% |
| Black | 20 | 2.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.8%
Labor Force Participation
53.9%
Employment Rate
10%
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
60.29%
Born in Mays Landing
86.55%
Native Born
13.45%
Foreign Born
5.1%
Non Citizen
8.35%
Naturalized
86.55% of Mays Landing residents were born in the United States, with 60.29% having been born in New Jersey. 5.1% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,858 | 338 | 5.18% |
| 2023 | 6,520 | 337 | 5.45% |
| 2022 | 6,183 | -372 | -5.68% |
| 2021 | 6,555 | 750 | 12.92% |
| 2020 | 5,805 | 3,281 | 129.99% |
| 2019 | 2,524 | 116 | 4.82% |
| 2018 | 2,408 | 320 | 15.33% |
| 2017 | 2,088 | -35 | -1.65% |
| 2016 | 2,123 | 191 | 9.89% |
| 2015 | 1,932 | 218 | 12.72% |
| 2014 | 1,714 | -230 | -11.83% |
| 2013 | 1,944 | 141 | 7.82% |
| 2012 | 1,803 | -723 | -28.62% |
| 2011 | 2,526 | 391 | 18.31% |
| 2010 | 2,135 | 0 | 0% |