Brainards, New Jersey Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Brainards, New Jersey had a total population of 98, the 687th largest community in New Jersey. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Unemployment rate of 18.9% is notably above the national average.
Brainards Quick Facts
How Brainards Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 172 | 98 | -43.0% |
| Median home value | $121,600 | $159,400 | +31.1% |
How Brainards Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 66 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Brainards Rankings in New Jersey
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Other Cities in Warren County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg | 15,299 | $68,324 | 20.2% | $193,200 |
| Hackettstown | 10,140 | $93,083 | 9.4% | $361,600 |
| Washington | 7,334 | $81,336 | 8.5% | $263,300 |
| Beattystown | 4,917 | $87,500 | 8.2% | $416,000 |
| Panther Valley | 4,553 | $131,169 | 5.3% | $369,900 |
| Greenwich (Warren County) | 2,679 | $164,167 | 2.1% | $468,400 |
| Belvidere | 2,538 | $95,714 | 5.9% | $279,600 |
| Alpha | 2,436 | $90,333 | 5.8% | $261,500 |
| Brass Castle | 1,936 | $152,256 | 3.9% | $410,800 |
| Upper Pohatcong | 1,876 | $103,444 | 4.8% | $280,300 |
Cities Similar to Brainards
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch Neck | 96 | $78,750 | N/A | 19.8% | 0.0% |
| Arrowhead Lake | 101 | N/A | $190,900 | 15.1% | 19.8% |
| Delaware | 101 | $66,528 | $266,700 | 5.6% | 12.4% |
| Bridgeville | 104 | $75,500 | N/A | 14.6% | 0.0% |
| Allamuchy | 91 | N/A | N/A | 39.2% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 98, Brainards's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Brainards is a small community located in New Jersey, within Warren County. The total population is 98. It ranks as the 687th most populous out of 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey.
Age Demographics
The median age in Brainards is 61.1 years. This is 52% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Brainards. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 18.9%. This is 199% higher than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $159,400. Housing costs are 65% lower than the state median of $454,400. 87.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 37% higher than the state average of 63.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
Brainards has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.8% of all residents. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (87.8% vs 50.9%).
Education
24.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 43.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.7%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Brainards, New Jersey is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. 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. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Brainards, New Jersey?
Brainards, New Jersey has a population of 98 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Brainards, NJ?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Brainards — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Brainards, NJ?
The ACS sample for Brainards recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Brainards, New Jersey?
Brainards's population is 87.8% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Brainards, NJ?
The median home value in Brainards is $159,400.
How educated is Brainards, New Jersey?
24.5% of adults (25+) in Brainards hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.