Mount Royal, New Jersey Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Mount Royal, New Jersey had a total population of 1,155, the 538th 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
Key Takeaways
- Unemployment rate of 14.6% is notably above the national average.
Mount Royal Quick Facts
How Mount Royal 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 | 1,077 | 1,155 | +7.2% |
| Median home value | $417,400 | $436,400 | +4.6% |
How Mount Royal 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
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 66 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Mount Royal Rankings in New Jersey
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Other Cities in Gloucester County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glassboro | 23,717 | $87,278 | 13.4% | $314,400 |
| Williamstown | 14,705 | $89,414 | 8.3% | $278,600 |
| Woodbury | 10,042 | $77,028 | 13.2% | $222,700 |
| Clayton | 8,921 | $90,274 | 8.0% | $252,300 |
| Pitman | 8,856 | $98,489 | 3.1% | $279,300 |
| Paulsboro | 6,248 | $64,239 | 15.2% | $202,700 |
| Beckett | 5,017 | $115,363 | 8.7% | $313,400 |
| Mullica Hill | 4,591 | $131,250 | 7.2% | $442,800 |
| Oak Valley | 4,413 | $93,472 | 16.2% | $242,600 |
| Westville | 4,310 | $70,639 | 15.4% | $196,000 |
Cities Similar to Mount Royal
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deans | 1,154 | $248,875 | $790,200 | 79.9% | 1.9% |
| Milford | 1,166 | $71,806 | $333,600 | 37.2% | 8.8% |
| Elmer | 1,176 | $95,357 | $227,300 | 30.6% | 9.8% |
| William Paterson University of New Jersey | 1,133 | N/A | N/A | 81.1% | N/A |
| Green Village | 1,130 | $88,977 | $823,900 | 60.1% | 6.5% |
Population Overview
Mount Royal is a small community located in New Jersey, within Gloucester County. The total population is 1,155. It ranks as the 538th most populous out of 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey.
Age Demographics
The median age in Mount Royal is 55.1 years. This is 37% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Mount Royal. 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 14.6%. This is 132% higher than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $436,400. Housing costs are 4% 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 Mount Royal is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.3%) is well below the state average of 22.5%.
Education
44.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 1% higher 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, 27.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Mount Royal, 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 Mount Royal, New Jersey?
Mount Royal, New Jersey has a population of 1,155 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Mount Royal, NJ?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Mount Royal — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Mount Royal, NJ?
The ACS sample for Mount Royal 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 Mount Royal, New Jersey?
Mount Royal's population is 73.7% White, 0.0% Black, 5.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Mount Royal, NJ?
The median home value in Mount Royal is $436,400.
How educated is Mount Royal, New Jersey?
44.2% of adults (25+) in Mount Royal hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 27.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.