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Kingwood, NJ


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Kingwood, New Jersey

Kingwood has a population of 3,782.

The People and Families of Kingwood

In Kingwood, about 67% of adults are married. Lots of Kingwood people are married off. Large households are normal in the town.

You'll notice more men than women in Kingwood compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kingwood had a median family income of $81,642. Kingwood enjoys an educated population. In the town, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in the town.

Kingwood Housing

Owners occupy 84% of the housing units in Kingwood. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In Kingwood, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyKingwood Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyKingwood Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Kingwood Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Kingwood People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Kingwood Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Kingwood College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Kingwood, NJ

Comparing Kingwood 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
Well-Paid Single Men107
Well-Paid Single Women105
Male Share of the Population910
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Age of the Population66
Racial Diversity62
Senior Citizens23
Female Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income108
People in Middle Class or Better107
People Above Poverty108
College Educated Adults95

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work88
Public Transportation Use31
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Housing Recently Built78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
People Living Alone23
Affordability of Rents16
Affordability of Property Taxes15

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