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Absecon, NJ


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Absecon, New Jersey

Absecon, New Jersey is 28 miles E of Vineland, New Jersey (center to center) and 50 miles SE of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is in Atlantic county. The city is part of the Atlantic - Cape May metro area. The population of Absecon is 7,638.

The People and Families of Absecon

In Absecon, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Absecon had a median family income of $61,563.

Political Inclinations

Among Absecon political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $5,250. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Absecon Housing

Of the housing in Absecon, approximately 86% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Absecon, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Absecon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyAbsecon Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Absecon Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Absecon, NJ

Comparing Absecon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population98
Racial Diversity87
Senior Citizens78
Well-Paid Single Women73
Well-Paid Single Men62
Female Share of the Population67
Male Share of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married86
Average Household Size86

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better85
People Above Poverty85
Median Family Income84
College Educated Adults64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Working at Home76
Short Commute Times610
Walking and Biking to Work34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Housing Recently Built57
People Living Alone23
Affordability of Rents26
Affordability of Property Taxes27
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime62
Low Violent Crime32

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