Great Meadows, New Jersey Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Great Meadows, New Jersey had a total population of 604, the 600th 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
Great Meadows Quick Facts
How Great Meadows 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 | 353 | 604 | +71.1% |
| Median home value | $372,100 | $394,600 | +6.0% |
How Great Meadows 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+)
Great Meadows 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 Great Meadows
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson | 607 | $89,034 | $316,100 | 10.6% | 4.1% |
| Harlingen | 593 | $231,923 | $800,900 | 80.0% | 0.0% |
| West Wildwood | 588 | $74,432 | $400,800 | 29.6% | 4.3% |
| Neshanic | 626 | $166,250 | $540,300 | 53.8% | 0.0% |
| Renaissance at Monroe | 581 | $104,728 | $531,300 | 56.8% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 604, Great Meadows'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
Great Meadows is a small community located in New Jersey, within Warren County. The total population is 604. It ranks as the 600th most populous out of 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey.
Age Demographics
The median age in Great Meadows is 56.9 years. This is 42% higher than the state median of 40.1 years. 13.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Great Meadows. 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 5.0%. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $394,600. Housing costs are 13% lower than the state median of $454,400. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 57% higher than the state average of 63.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Great Meadows 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
36.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 15% lower 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 Great Meadows, 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 Great Meadows, New Jersey?
Great Meadows, New Jersey has a population of 604 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Great Meadows, NJ?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Great Meadows — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Great Meadows, NJ?
The ACS sample for Great Meadows 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 Great Meadows, New Jersey?
Great Meadows's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Great Meadows, NJ?
The median home value in Great Meadows is $394,600.
How educated is Great Meadows, New Jersey?
36.9% of adults (25+) in Great Meadows hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 10.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.