Dividing Creek, New Jersey Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 652, Dividing Creek'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

Dividing Creek is a small community located in New Jersey, within Cumberland County. The total population is 652. It ranks as the 592nd most populous out of 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dividing Creek is 30.8 years. This is 23% lower than the state median of 40.1 years. With 37.4% of the population under 18, Dividing Creek has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 10.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dividing Creek is $63,194. This is 39% lower than the state median of $103,556. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.6%. This is 9% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.7%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $175,000. Housing costs are 61% lower than the state median of $454,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Dividing Creek is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Dividing Creek is White (non-Hispanic), making up 68.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 30.7%.

Education

12.7% 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 71% 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 91.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Dividing Creek, 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.