Mauricetown, New Jersey Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 365, Mauricetown'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

Mauricetown is a small community located in New Jersey, within Cumberland County. The total population is 365. It ranks as the 634th most populous out of 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mauricetown is 67.1 years. This is 67% higher than the state median of 40.1 years. Only 7.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 20.8% 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 Mauricetown is $65,810. This is 36% lower than the state median of $103,556. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.0%. This is 7% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.7%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Mauricetown, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $173,300. Housing costs are 62% lower than the state median of $454,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Mauricetown is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 57% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Mauricetown has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (87.9% vs 50.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population (9.9%) is well below the state average of 22.5%.

Education

40.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 7% 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 95.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Mauricetown, 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.