Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 320, Hancocks Bridge'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

Hancocks Bridge is a small community located in New Jersey, within Salem County. The total population is 320. It ranks as the 644th most populous out of 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hancocks Bridge is 37.4 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hancocks Bridge is $80,625. This is 22% lower than the state median of $103,556. It is also about the same as the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.3%. This is 76% 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 7.3%. This is 16% higher than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $124,700. Housing costs are 73% lower than the state median of $454,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Hancocks Bridge is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 55.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% lower than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Hancocks Bridge has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (90.9% vs 50.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population (9.1%) is well below the state average of 22.5%.

Education

13.5% 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 69% 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 97.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hancocks Bridge, 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.