Population 127 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Port Elizabeth
Household size in Port Elizabeth
| Period | Port Elizabeth | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.02 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.62 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.23 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.39 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.63 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Port Elizabeth is a place of small households, averaging 2.39 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.02, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Port Elizabeth
| Period | Port Elizabeth | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.1 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.6 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.3 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.1 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.0 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Port Elizabeth skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Port Elizabeth
| Period | Port Elizabeth | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 2.0% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.2% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in ten households in Port Elizabeth (11.2%), close to the national share of 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Port Elizabeth
Renters in Port Elizabeth
| Period | Port Elizabeth | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.5% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.4% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 24.6% of households in Port Elizabeth rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 55.7% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Port Elizabeth
| Period | Port Elizabeth | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.4% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.3% of homes in Port Elizabeth are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of New Jersey.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Port Elizabeth
| Period | Port Elizabeth | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +20 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Port Elizabeth are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1982, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in New Jersey as a whole, where the median home dates to 1969.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Port Elizabeth
| Period | Port Elizabeth | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,128 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,009 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,080 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,725 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$597 | +$651 | +$606 |
Rent in Port Elizabeth runs $1,725 a month at the median, utilities included, above the U.S. median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in New Jersey overall ($1,896). The typical renter here spends 34.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Port Elizabeth
Bachelor's degrees in Port Elizabeth
| Period | Port Elizabeth | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.8% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.8% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Port Elizabeth: 17.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Port Elizabeth
| Period | Port Elizabeth | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.9% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.5% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.0% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.8% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Port Elizabeth is a bit above the national rate: 91.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Port Elizabeth
| Period | Port Elizabeth | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.3% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Port Elizabeth runs well above the national rate: 12.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Port Elizabeth compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Elizabeth | 2.39 | 46.1 | 11.2% | 24.6% | 5.3% | 1982 | $1,725 | 17.8% | 91.8% | 12.3% |
| Menantico | 2.39 | 46.1 | 11.1% | 24.8% | 5.0% | 1981 | $1,682 | 18.2% | 91.3% | 11.8% |
| Buckshutem | 1.69 | 64.7 | 17.8% | 5.3% | 16.7% | 1950 | $1,465 | 25.4% | 83.9% | 0.0% |
| Mauricetown | 1.71 | 64.2 | 17.6% | 5.6% | 16.4% | 1951 | $1,472 | 25.2% | 84.1% | 0.3% |
| Laurel Lake | 2.51 | 42.2 | 17.6% | 24.2% | 10.9% | 1977 | $1,247 | 7.7% | 93.2% | 7.1% |
| Dorchester | 2.24 | 51.6 | 4.9% | 17.8% | 6.0% | 1962 | $1,361 | 11.9% | 92.9% | 4.5% |
| Hesstown | 2.39 | 46.0 | 11.3% | 24.7% | 5.3% | 1982 | $1,732 | 17.9% | 91.7% | 12.5% |
| Heislerville | 2.27 | 51.2 | 3.2% | 18.6% | 6.8% | 1957 | $1,277 | 11.7% | 93.0% | 6.8% |
| Leesburg | 1.90 | 43.5 | 1.7% | 16.5% | 9.6% | 1955 | $1,279 | 3.3% | 83.3% | 3.8% |
| Port Norris | 2.49 | 41.3 | 24.0% | 36.9% | 12.9% | 1948 | $1,547 | 11.4% | 89.8% | 3.8% |
| Millville | 2.43 | 42.5 | 13.3% | 34.2% | 4.6% | 1973 | $1,259 | 20.4% | 85.8% | 6.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Port Elizabeth. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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