Somers Point city is located in Atlantic County New Jersey. Somers Point city has a 2024 population of 10,448. Somers Point city is currently declining at a rate of -0.16% annually and its population has decreased by -0.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,457 in 2020.
The average household income in Somers Point city is $88,345 with a poverty rate of 11.22%. The median age in Somers Point city is 43.5 years: 38.9 years for males, and 47.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Somers Point city was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,694 | 73.55% |
| Two or more races | 1,136 | 10.86% |
| Black or African American | 950 | 9.08% |
| Asian | 470 | 4.49% |
| Other race | 196 | 1.87% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,720 | 2.21 | 51.1 | 48.9 |
| Non Family | 2,091 | 1.23 | 44.1 | 55.9 |
| Married | 1,884 | 3.01 | 58.1 | 41.9 |
| Female | 622 | 3.07 | 47.6 | 52.4 |
| Male | 123 | 2.42 | 81.3 | 18.7 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
51.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 558 | 7.29% |
| Associates Degree | 727 | 9.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,352 | 17.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 986 | 12.88% |
| High School Graduate | 2,375 | 31.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 270 | 3.53% |
| Some College | 1,390 | 18.15% |
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 | 5,896 | 5,337 | 1,883 |
| Hispanic | 680 | 575 | 175 |
| Black | 645 | 587 | 85 |
| 2+ Races | 427 | 387 | 99 |
| Asian | 374 | 269 | 175 |
| Other Race | 122 | 96 | 20 |
| Native American | 15 | 15 | 10 |
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 66.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,107 | $71,994 | $50,337 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,284 | $80,929 | $61,528 |
| High School Graduate | $36,148 | $39,783 | $30,582 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,884 | $0 | $20,132 |
| Overall | $42,085 | $49,226 | $36,022 |
| Some College | $41,653 | $48,528 | $35,806 |
$42,085
Average Earnings
$49,226
Average Male
$36,022
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.99% of Somers Point city residents speak only English, while 16.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.27% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,298 | 692 | 9.48% |
| Hispanic | 1,643 | 339 | 20.63% |
| Black | 950 | 135 | 14.21% |
| Multiple | 1,136 | 111 | 9.77% |
| Other | 196 | 48 | 24.49% |
11.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.63%
Male Poverty Rate
11.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Somers Point city is Other, with 24.49% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Somers Point city is White, with 9.48% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.1%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 13.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.47% |
| High School | 8.46% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.61% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 25.71% |
| Male Unemployed | 20.91% |
| Female Employed | 4.69% |
| Male Employed | 3.33% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,367 | $97,068 |
| Households | $68,542 | $88,345 |
| Married Families | $95,161 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,226 | $73,862 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.4%
Male Marriage Rate
42.1%
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
453
Number of Veterans
447
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 165 |
| First Gulf War | 105 |
| Second Gulf War | 59 |
| Korea | 30 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 155 |
| 65 to 74 | 115 |
| 55 to 64 | 86 |
| 35 to 54 | 58 |
| 18 to 34 | 39 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 410 | 6.15% |
| Black | 32 | 4.59% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 2.11% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 0.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.82%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.3%
Labor Force Participation
61.4%
Employment Rate
9.6%
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
59.13%
Born in Somers Point city
87.46%
Native Born
12.54%
Foreign Born
6.61%
Non Citizen
5.94%
Naturalized
87.46% of Somers Point city residents were born in the United States, with 59.13% having been born in New Jersey. 6.61% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 10,363 | -17 | -0.16% |
| 2028 | 10,380 | -17 | -0.16% |
| 2027 | 10,397 | -17 | -0.16% |
| 2026 | 10,414 | -17 | -0.16% |
| 2025 | 10,431 | -17 | -0.16% |
| 2024 | 10,448 | -17 | -0.16% |
| 2023 | 10,465 | -17 | -0.16% |
| 2022 | 10,482 | 13 | 0.12% |
| 2021 | 10,469 | 12 | 0.11% |
| 2020 | 10,457 | 284 | 2.79% |
| 2019 | 10,173 | -56 | -0.55% |
| 2018 | 10,229 | -75 | -0.73% |
| 2017 | 10,304 | -95 | -0.91% |
| 2016 | 10,399 | -131 | -1.24% |
| 2015 | 10,530 | -123 | -1.15% |
| 2014 | 10,653 | -82 | -0.76% |
| 2013 | 10,735 | -36 | -0.33% |
| 2012 | 10,771 | -15 | -0.14% |
| 2011 | 10,786 | -4 | -0.04% |
| 2010 | 10,790 | 0 | 0% |