Pluckemin, New Jersey Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 489, Pluckemin'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

Pluckemin is a small community located in New Jersey, within Somerset County. The total population is 489. It ranks as the 615th most populous out of 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pluckemin is 51.3 years. This is 28% higher than the state median of 40.1 years. With 35.0% of the population under 18, Pluckemin has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 10.8% 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 Pluckemin is $54,175. This is 48% lower than the state median of $103,556. It is also 33% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 46.5%. This is 379% 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 unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $567,300. Housing costs are 25% higher than the state median of $454,400. The home-value-to-income ratio of 10.5x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 57% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Pluckemin has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (94.5% vs 50.9%). The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 12.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.7%) is well below the state average of 22.5%. The Asian population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 10.1%.

Education

94.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Pluckemin in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 116% higher 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 98.4%. Notably, 52.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Pluckemin, 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.