Population 16,163 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Tuckerton
Household size in Tuckerton
| Period | Tuckerton | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.54 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.51 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.34 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.39 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Tuckerton are small: just 2.39 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.54 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Tuckerton
| Period | Tuckerton | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.0 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.6 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.8 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.3 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.3 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.3, Tuckerton is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 43.0 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the northeast.
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 Tuckerton
| Period | Tuckerton | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Tuckerton: 5.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 4.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Tuckerton has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five New Jersey cities.
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 Tuckerton
Renters in Tuckerton
| Period | Tuckerton | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.0% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.8% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.5% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Tuckerton is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 38.2% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 1.8 points, as it has nationally.
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 Tuckerton
| Period | Tuckerton | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.4% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.8% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.4% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Tuckerton as nationally: 10.4%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the wider New York area (7.9%). Vacancy has fallen 7.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Tuckerton
| Period | Tuckerton | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1958 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1959 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Tuckerton is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1989, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1984 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the northwest. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only 30 have newer homes.
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 Tuckerton
| Period | Tuckerton | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,308 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,335 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,418 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,850 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$542 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Tuckerton costs $1,850 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in the New York area overall ($2,060). Rents are up $542 a month from 2006–10, a 41% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.7% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Tuckerton
Bachelor's degrees in Tuckerton
| Period | Tuckerton | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.9% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.6% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.7% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.9% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.0 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Tuckerton than nationally: 29.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 8.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the southwest.
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 Tuckerton
| Period | Tuckerton | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.8% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.4% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.5% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.4% | 86.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Tuckerton: 94.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 5.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Tuckerton
| Period | Tuckerton | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Tuckerton than nationally: unemployment was 3.5%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 5.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Tuckerton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuckerton | 2.39 | 47.3 | 5.0% | 19.5% | 10.4% | 1989 | $1,850 | 29.9% | 94.4% | 3.5% |
| West Tuckerton | 2.86 | 41.4 | 5.1% | 13.2% | 9.2% | 1982 | $1,948 | 32.6% | 95.6% | 0.2% |
| Parkertown | 2.40 | 54.7 | 2.9% | 6.3% | 8.9% | 1991 | $1,926 | 35.5% | 97.5% | 2.7% |
| Mystic Island | 2.38 | 49.0 | 10.0% | 11.9% | 22.5% | 1981 | $2,016 | 25.7% | 93.3% | 3.9% |
| New Gretna | 2.78 | 49.7 | 5.9% | 14.0% | 14.6% | 1975 | $1,821 | 22.7% | 91.0% | 4.0% |
| Staffordville | 2.29 | 52.9 | 4.7% | 6.8% | 23.9% | 1978 | $1,275 | 42.5% | 95.1% | 4.5% |
| Leektown | 2.78 | 49.7 | 5.9% | 14.0% | 14.6% | 1975 | $1,821 | 22.7% | 91.0% | 4.0% |
| West Creek | 2.41 | 51.7 | 5.5% | 9.8% | 17.4% | 1988 | $1,101 | 36.1% | 92.9% | 5.3% |
| Beach Haven Heights | 2.07 | 63.8 | 0.7% | 0.0% | 90.9% | 1980 | $2,071 | 72.7% | 96.7% | 10.7% |
| North Beach Haven | 2.21 | 61.9 | 1.1% | 11.5% | 81.8% | 1972 | $2,062 | 59.5% | 97.4% | 11.8% |
| Mayetta | 2.47 | 43.1 | 13.1% | 25.5% | 5.0% | 1999 | $1,592 | 53.3% | 97.3% | 6.9% |
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 Tuckerton. 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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