Money Island, New Jersey Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 25, Money Island'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

Money Island is a small community located in New Jersey, within Cumberland County. The total population is 25. It ranks as the 697th most populous out of 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey.

Age Demographics

The median age in Money Island is 55.8 years. This is 39% higher than the state median of 40.1 years. 24.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 44.0%. This is 353% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.7%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Money Island, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $425,000. Housing costs are 6% 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

The largest racial or ethnic group in Money Island is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.0% of the population. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (80.0% vs 50.9%).

Education

20.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 54% 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. Notably, 20.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Money Island, 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.