Lower Berkshire Valley, New Jersey Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 449, Lower Berkshire Valley'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

Lower Berkshire Valley is a small community located in New Jersey, within Morris County. The total population is 449. It ranks as the 625th most populous out of 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lower Berkshire Valley is 50.1 years. This is 25% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 1.3%. This is 86% 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 15% higher than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $492,200. Housing costs are 8% higher than the state median of $454,400. 93.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 46% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lower Berkshire Valley is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (82.6% vs 50.9%). The Black or African American population (5.8%) is well below the state average of 12.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (7.8%) is well below the state average of 22.5%.

Education

35.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 20% 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 97.3%. Notably, 15.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Lower Berkshire Valley, 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.