Cedarville, New Jersey Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 661, Cedarville'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

Cedarville is a small community located in New Jersey, within Cumberland County. The total population is 661. It ranks as the 590th most populous out of 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cedarville is 41.2 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cedarville is $69,167. This is 33% lower than the state median of $103,556. It is also 14% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.6%. This is 63% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.7%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $174,500. Housing costs are 62% lower than the state median of $454,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Cedarville is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Cedarville is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (77.2% vs 50.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population (7.0%) is well below the state average of 22.5%. The Asian population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 10.1%.

Education

7.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 84% 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 98.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Cedarville, 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.