Port Colden, New Jersey Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 332, Port Colden'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

Port Colden is a small community located in New Jersey, within Warren County. The total population is 332. It ranks as the 641st most populous out of 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey.

Age Demographics

The median age in Port Colden is 47.9 years. This is 19% higher than the state median of 40.1 years. 16.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Port Colden is $57,196. This is 45% lower than the state median of $103,556. It is also 29% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 24.1%. This is 148% 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 Port Colden, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $350,500. Housing costs are 23% lower than the state median of $454,400. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.1x 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

The largest racial or ethnic group in Port Colden is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 16.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (83.4% vs 50.9%).

Education

33.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% 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 58.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Port Colden, 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.