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Pohatcong, NJ


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Pohatcong, New Jersey

Pohatcong contains a population of approximately 3,416.

The People and Families of Pohatcong

In Pohatcong, about 64% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Pohatcong, at least compared to other towns of its size.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pohatcong had a median family income of $60,208.

Pohatcong Housing

Pohatcong has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 87% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the town might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side.

Commuting

In Pohatcong, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Pohatcong People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Pohatcong Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Pohatcong Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Pohatcong Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Pohatcong Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Pohatcong Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Pohatcong, NJ

Comparing Pohatcong 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 Men94
Well-Paid Single Women93
Male Share of the Population88
Age of the Population78
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Senior Citizens68
Racial Diversity51
Female Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married97
Average Household Size74

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better106
Median Family Income94
People Above Poverty96
College Educated Adults83

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use92
Working at Home77
Short Commute Times14
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
People Living Alone35
Housing Recently Built22
Affordability of Rents18
Affordability of Property Taxes18

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime32
Low Property Crime21

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