Township · New Jersey
Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey
Egg Harbor Township, township, in Atlantic County, New Jersey. Egg Harbor Township had 48,435 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 47,842 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 48,073 (±50). GEOID 3400120290.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
48,435
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 47,842 · ACS 2020-2024: 48,073 ±50
Median household income
$97,190
±$7,331 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$312,700
±$12,143 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$1,456
±$102 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Egg Harbor Township and what county is it in?
Egg Harbor Township is a township in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It covers 67.0 square miles of land, 714 residents per square mile in 2020.
2 places lie inside Egg Harbor Township: Bargaintown (CDP, 5,360 in 2020) and English Creek (CDP, 3,364 in 2020).
Egg Harbor Township is in the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Egg Harbor Township, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 48,435 people lived in Egg Harbor Township on July 1, 2025, up 1.2% since 2020, slower than New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 47,842 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 48,073 (±50).
| Measure | Egg Harbor Township | Atlantic County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 48,073±50 | 276,270 | +5,359 |
| Households | 17,261±575 | 109,557 | +3,016 |
| Average household size | 2.78±0.09 | 2.47 | −0.22 |
| Housing units | 18,287±585 | 132,199 | +2,207 |
Egg Harbor Township's population since 2000
From 30,726 in 2000 to 48,435 in 2025: up 57.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Egg Harbor Township as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Egg Harbor Township?
The median resident of Egg Harbor Township is 41.5 years old; 23.5% are under 18 and 15.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 53.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 18.2%. 17.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Egg Harbor Township | Atlantic County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.5±1.9 | 42.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.5%±1.7 pts | 20.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.9%±1.6 pts | 19.9% | – |
| Male | 48.8%±1.4 pts | 48.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 18.2%±2.3 pts | 20.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 53.7%±3.0 pts | 54.0% | −6.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 8.2%±1.6 pts | 12.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 13.0%±2.2 pts | 7.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.6%±1.3 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.9 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 17.7%±2.6 pts | 15.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 29.8%±2.9 pts | 26.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.9%±1.2 pts | 5.5% | – |
| With a disability | 12.5%±1.6 pts | 14.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.9%±1.5 pts | 7.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.9%±1.4 pts | 89.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 34.9%±2.3 pts | 31.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.4%±1.6 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.6%±2.1 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8%±0.6 pts | 1.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Egg Harbor Township earn?
Half of Egg Harbor Township's 17,261 households earn less than $97,190 a year (±$7,331), against $78,050 in Atlantic County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 it was $101,061 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Egg Harbor Township | Atlantic County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $97,190±$7,331 | $78,050 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $119,654±$7,623 | $106,340 | – |
| Per capita income | $42,089±$2,506 | $41,637 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 9.4%±2.5 pts | 13.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.7%±4.6 pts | 18.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.3%±1.9 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.9%±0.9 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.2%±1.5 pts | 91.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Egg Harbor Township?
Owners occupy 84.4% of Egg Harbor Township's occupied homes and renters 15.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $312,700 by its owner (±$12,143). The median renter pays $1,456 a month including utilities, and 54.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Egg Harbor Township | Atlantic County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $312,700±$12,143 | $295,000 | +$51,670 |
| Median gross rent | $1,456±$102 | $1,376 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 54.4%±10.9 pts | 47.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,371±$101 | $2,185 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 84.4%±2.5 pts | 68.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 15.6%±2.5 pts | 31.3% | – |
| Housing units | 18,287±585 | 132,199 | +2,207 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±0.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.0%±6.6 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.3%±3.1 pts | 57.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 10.4%±2.3 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.7%±0.6 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.4%±2.3 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.2%±2.0 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.2%±0.9 pts | 11.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Egg Harbor Township building?
Builders took permits for 218 new housing units in Egg Harbor Township in 2025 (218 in single-family houses), 4.5 per 1,000 residents against 2.9 across New Jersey.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Egg Harbor Township work and get to work?
77.4% of Egg Harbor Township's workers drive alone and 10.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.2%.
| Measure | Egg Harbor Township | Atlantic County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.9%±1.8 pts | 63.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.2%±2.3 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.4%±2.9 pts | 72.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.1%±2.3 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.9%±0.6 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.7%±0.4 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.6%±2.0 pts | 9.1% | +7.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.3 min±1.3 | 25.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Egg Harbor Township?
9 census tracts lie mostly in Egg Harbor Township, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $63,508 (Tract 117.02) to $132,160 (Tract 118.06).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 118.06Atlantic County | 8,192 | $132,160 |
| Tract 118.04Atlantic County | 7,447 | $101,321 |
| Tract 118.07Atlantic County | 5,948 | $132,014 |
| Tract 118.03Atlantic County | 5,524 | $82,009 |
| Tract 117.03Atlantic County | 5,191 | $89,375 |
| Tract 117.04Atlantic County | 4,424 | $72,350 |
| Tract 118.08Atlantic County | 4,362 | $87,500 |
| Tract 117.02Atlantic County | 3,875 | $63,508 |
| Tract 118.05Atlantic County | 2,376 | $106,641 |
| Tract 120Atlantic County | 4,304 | $60,417 |
| Tract 135Atlantic County | 2,578 | $133,125 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Egg Harbor Township) · Census block assignment files
How does Egg Harbor Township compare with other places in New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Egg Harbor Township is the 167th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 26th-most populous of 241 in New Jersey.
Egg Harbor Township ranks 521st of 771 places in New Jersey with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 26th | 241 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 356th | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 618th | 787 |
| Median household income | 521st | 771 |
| Per capita income | 644th | 785 |
| Median home value | 609th | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 557th | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 153rd | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 511th | 780 |
| Median age | 460th | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 303rd | 777 |
| Work from home | 561st | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 718th | 787 |
Egg Harbor Township's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Egg Harbor Township?
6 of the 57 figures for Egg Harbor Township on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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