Erma CDP, New Jersey Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Erma CDP is a small community located in New Jersey. The total population is 2,039. It ranks as the 453rd most populous out of 700 cities and towns in New Jersey.

Age Demographics

The median age in Erma CDP is 37.8 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Erma CDP is $93,674. This is 7% lower than the state median of $101,050. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 19% higher. The poverty rate stands at 7.2%. This is 27% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.8%. The unemployment rate is 12.8%. This is 108% higher than the state rate of 6.2%. The median home value is $378,000. Housing costs are 12% lower than the state median of $427,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 73.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 63.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Erma CDP is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.0%. The Black or African American population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 12.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (8.0%) is well below the state average of 21.9%. The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 9.8%.

Education

35.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 17% 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 95.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Erma CDP, 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.