Upper Deerfield township is located in Cumberland County New Jersey. Upper Deerfield township has a 2024 population of 7,867. Upper Deerfield township is currently growing at a rate of 0.47% annually and its population has increased by 3.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,622 in 2020.
The average household income in Upper Deerfield township is $92,528 with a poverty rate of 12.23%. The median age in Upper Deerfield township is 37.3 years: 36.3 years for males, and 38.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Upper Deerfield township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,377 | 69.85% |
| Black or African American | 1,154 | 14.99% |
| Asian | 407 | 5.29% |
| Other race | 371 | 4.82% |
| Two or more races | 321 | 4.17% |
| Native American | 68 | 0.88% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,828 | 2.69 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Married | 1,376 | 3.35 | 85 | 15 |
| Non Family | 632 | 1.17 | 62.3 | 37.7 |
| Female | 601 | 2.96 | 47.8 | 52.2 |
| Male | 219 | 2.23 | 16.4 | 83.6 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.69
Average Household Size
66.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 464 | 8.8% |
| Associates Degree | 343 | 6.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 614 | 11.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 312 | 5.92% |
| High School Graduate | 2,457 | 46.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 327 | 6.2% |
| Some College | 755 | 14.32% |
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 | 3,531 | 3,223 | 729 |
| Black | 780 | 447 | 26 |
| Hispanic | 455 | 371 | 8 |
| Asian | 290 | 253 | 139 |
| Other Race | 177 | 177 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 163 | 163 | 5 |
| Native American | 68 | 39 | 19 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 47.93%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,823 | $0 | $71,979 |
| Graduate Degree | $92,872 | $93,581 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $44,109 | $58,325 | $36,922 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,821 | $61,307 | $29,241 |
| Overall | $49,083 | $65,408 | $43,377 |
| Some College | $64,500 | $79,250 | $60,234 |
$49,083
Average Earnings
$65,408
Average Male
$43,377
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.69% of Upper Deerfield township residents speak only English, while 18.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.53% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,152 | 504 | 43.75% |
| White | 4,530 | 404 | 8.92% |
| Native | 68 | 19 | 27.94% |
| Asian | 407 | 14 | 3.44% |
12.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.6%
Male Poverty Rate
11.89%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Upper Deerfield township is Black, with 43.75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Upper Deerfield township is Asian, with 3.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.2% |
| High School | 10.87% |
| Some College | 9.93% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.05% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 60.55% |
| Female Unemployed | 34.39% |
| Female Employed | 11.84% |
| Male Employed | 2.6% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $87,308 | $105,106 |
| Households | $74,823 | $92,528 |
| Married Families | $126,136 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,031 | $42,670 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.6%
Male Marriage Rate
42.7%
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
206
Number of Veterans
187
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 42 |
| Korea | 29 |
| World War II | 29 |
| Vietnam | 27 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 92 |
| 35 to 54 | 51 |
| 55 to 64 | 36 |
| 65 to 74 | 27 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 144 | 3.43% |
| Asian | 43 | 12.76% |
| Native American | 19 | 27.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50.49%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.8%
Labor Force Participation
58.7%
Employment Rate
9.3%
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
73.28%
Born in Upper Deerfield township
93.15%
Native Born
6.85%
Foreign Born
4.77%
Non Citizen
2.08%
Naturalized
93.15% of Upper Deerfield township residents were born in the United States, with 73.28% having been born in New Jersey. 4.77% 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 | 8,052 | 37 | 0.46% |
| 2028 | 8,015 | 37 | 0.46% |
| 2027 | 7,978 | 37 | 0.47% |
| 2026 | 7,941 | 37 | 0.47% |
| 2025 | 7,904 | 37 | 0.47% |
| 2024 | 7,867 | 37 | 0.47% |
| 2023 | 7,830 | 37 | 0.47% |
| 2022 | 7,793 | 88 | 1.14% |
| 2021 | 7,705 | 83 | 1.09% |
| 2020 | 7,622 | 347 | 4.77% |
| 2019 | 7,275 | -77 | -1.05% |
| 2018 | 7,352 | -5 | -0.07% |
| 2017 | 7,357 | -95 | -1.27% |
| 2016 | 7,452 | -63 | -0.84% |
| 2015 | 7,515 | -33 | -0.44% |
| 2014 | 7,548 | -17 | -0.22% |
| 2013 | 7,565 | -57 | -0.75% |
| 2012 | 7,622 | -6 | -0.08% |
| 2011 | 7,628 | 5 | 0.07% |
| 2010 | 7,623 | 0 | 0% |