Township · New Jersey
Wantage Township, New Jersey
Wantage Township, township, in Sussex County, New Jersey. Wantage Township had 11,154 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 10,811 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 10,941 (±26). GEOID 3403776790.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
11,154
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,811 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,941 ±26
Median household income
$99,599
±$8,967 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$370,100
±$13,389 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$1,437
±$199 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Wantage Township and what county is it in?
Wantage Township is a township in Sussex County, New Jersey. It covers 66.8 square miles of land, 162 residents per square mile in 2020.
Wantage Township is in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 22 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 Wantage Township, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 11,154 people lived in Wantage Township on July 1, 2025, up 3.1% since 2020, in line with New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 10,811 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 10,941 (±26).
| Measure | Wantage Township | Sussex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,941±26 | 145,807 | no clear change |
| Households | 4,090±244 | 57,767 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.67±0.16 | 2.50 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,255±273 | 62,865 | no clear change |
Wantage Township's population since 2000
From 10,387 in 2000 to 11,154 in 2025: up 7.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Wantage 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 Wantage Township?
The median resident of Wantage Township is 40.4 years old; 20.6% are under 18 and 19.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 84.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 6.7%. 5.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Wantage Township | Sussex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.4±3.5 | 43.8 | −5.3 |
| Under 18 years | 20.6%±2.5 pts | 19.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.6%±3.0 pts | 19.0% | – |
| Male | 52.4%±2.5 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.7%±2.4 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 84.8%±3.8 pts | 79.7% | −6.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.7%±2.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 2.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.4%±2.1 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.1%±1.7 pts | 8.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.5%±2.6 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.7%±1.3 pts | 4.8% | – |
| With a disability | 11.2%±2.3 pts | 11.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.6%±2.1 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.9%±2.8 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 31.2%±4.7 pts | 40.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.2%±2.1 pts | 14.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.4%±2.7 pts | 92.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3%±1.1 pts | 1.5% | – |
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 Wantage Township earn?
Half of Wantage Township's 4,090 households earn less than $99,599 a year (±$8,967), against $116,186 in Sussex County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 the median was $119,333 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $19,734 after inflation. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Wantage Township | Sussex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $99,599±$8,967 | $116,186 | −$19,734 |
| Mean household income | $123,206±$12,167 | $144,531 | – |
| Per capita income | $45,993±$3,633 | $57,252 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.6%±2.3 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.5%±4.7 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.4%±2.5 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.4%±1.3 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.9%±2.7 pts | 94.5% | – |
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 Wantage Township?
Owners occupy 82.1% of Wantage Township's occupied homes and renters 17.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $370,100 by its owner (±$13,389). The median renter pays $1,437 a month including utilities, and 55.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Wantage Township | Sussex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $370,100±$13,389 | $369,400 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,437±$199 | $1,585 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 55.8%±17.5 pts | 46.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,368±$208 | $2,473 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 82.1%±6.3 pts | 83.7% | −7.8 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 17.9%±6.3 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Housing units | 4,255±273 | 62,865 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±0.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.6%±11.5 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 82.0%±6.2 pts | 78.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.1%±0.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4%±0.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.7%±3.2 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 10.4%±3.7 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.2%±1.3 pts | 3.3% | – |
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 Wantage Township building?
Builders took permits for 5 new housing units in Wantage Township in 2025 (5 in single-family houses), 0.4 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 Wantage Township work and get to work?
81.6% of Wantage Township's workers drive alone and 8.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 36.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.2%.
| Measure | Wantage Township | Sussex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.8%±3.6 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2%±2.1 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 81.6%±4.4 pts | 76.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.6%±2.8 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 2.0%±2.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.7%±2.4 pts | 14.9% | +4.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 36.2 min±3.8 | 36.3 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 Wantage Township?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Wantage Township (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $92,750 (Tract 3718.02) to $111,389 (Tract 3711).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 3718.01Sussex County | 3,906 | $98,793 |
| Tract 3711Sussex County | 3,814 | $111,389 |
| Tract 3718.02Sussex County | 3,221 | $92,750 |
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 Wantage Township) · Census block assignment files
How does Wantage Township compare with other places in New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Wantage Township is the 1,119th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 130th-most populous of 241 in New Jersey.
Wantage Township ranks 499th 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 | 130th | 241 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 160th | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 745th | 787 |
| Median household income | 499th | 771 |
| Per capita income | 559th | 785 |
| Median home value | 512th | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 569th | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 284th | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 572nd | 780 |
| Median age | 537th | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 353rd | 777 |
| Work from home | 610th | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 111th | 787 |
Wantage 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 Wantage Township?
14 of the 57 figures for Wantage 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
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Wantage Township are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.