Belvidere town, New Jersey Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Belvidere town is a small community located in New Jersey, within Warren County. The total population is 2,526. It ranks as the 419th most populous out of 700 cities and towns in New Jersey.

Age Demographics

The median age in Belvidere town is 47.5 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Belvidere town is $100,334. This is about average than the state median of $101,050. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 28% higher. The poverty rate stands at 9.1%. This is 6% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.8%. The unemployment rate is 6.1%. The median home value is $269,200. Housing costs are 37% lower than the state median of $427,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Belvidere town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 53.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% lower than the state average of 63.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

Belvidere town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (89.5% vs 51.9%). The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 12.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (7.9%) is well below the state average of 21.9%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 9.8%.

Education

26.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 42.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Belvidere town, New Jersey is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against New Jersey state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey. For official data, visit data.census.gov.