Finesville, New Jersey Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Finesville, New Jersey had a total population of 301, the 647th largest community in New Jersey, with a median household income of $68,780, which is 34% lower than the state average. 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
- Household income is 34% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Finesville Quick Facts
How Finesville 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 | 333 | 301 | -9.6% |
| Median household income | $77,647 | $68,780 | -11.4% |
| Median home value | $289,800 | $274,100 | -5.4% |
How Finesville 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+)
Finesville 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 Finesville
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor | 325 | N/A | $484,400 | 36.7% | 0.0% |
| New Gretna | 314 | $77,813 | $346,700 | 18.6% | 7.0% |
| Skillman | 345 | N/A | $634,300 | 57.9% | 0.0% |
| Hancocks Bridge | 320 | $80,625 | $124,700 | 13.5% | 2.3% |
| Port Elizabeth | 261 | N/A | $247,900 | 24.4% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 301, Finesville'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
Finesville is a small community located in New Jersey, within Warren County. The total population is 301. It ranks as the 647th most populous out of 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey.
Age Demographics
The median age in Finesville is 61.5 years. This is 53% higher than the state median of 40.1 years. Only 5.0% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 24.3% 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 Finesville is $68,780. This is 34% lower than the state median of $103,556. It is also 15% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Finesville. 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 7.7%. This is 23% higher than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $274,100. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $454,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 60.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% lower than the state average of 63.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Finesville was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
48.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 43.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Finesville, 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 Finesville, New Jersey?
Finesville, New Jersey has a population of 301 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Finesville, NJ?
The median household income in Finesville is $68,780, which is 15% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Finesville, NJ?
The ACS sample for Finesville 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 Finesville, New Jersey?
Finesville's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Finesville, NJ?
The median home value in Finesville is $274,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x.
How educated is Finesville, New Jersey?
48.0% of adults (25+) in Finesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.