Port Elizabeth, New Jersey Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Port Elizabeth, New Jersey had a total population of 261, the 652nd 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
Port Elizabeth Quick Facts
How Port Elizabeth 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 | 303 | 261 | -13.9% |
| Median home value | $236,600 | $247,900 | +4.8% |
How Port Elizabeth 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
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 66 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Port Elizabeth Rankings in New Jersey
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Other Cities in Cumberland County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vineland | 61,006 | $67,860 | 14.6% | $240,700 |
| Millville | 27,511 | $70,275 | 12.5% | $219,000 |
| Bridgeton | 27,001 | $55,781 | 27.2% | $145,500 |
| Laurel Lake | 2,641 | $55,574 | 22.8% | $156,800 |
| Silver Lake (Cumberland County) | 2,011 | $111,139 | 8.3% | $374,500 |
| Port Norris | 1,612 | N/A | 17.5% | $118,700 |
| Gouldtown | 1,546 | $55,789 | 9.1% | $184,800 |
| Seabrook Farms | 1,448 | $46,541 | 15.3% | $210,400 |
| Centre Grove | 1,339 | $74,813 | 5.6% | $227,300 |
| Rosenhayn | 1,308 | $64,760 | 8.9% | $226,400 |
Cities Similar to Port Elizabeth
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harmony | 263 | $59,375 | $326,800 | 17.2% | 0.0% |
| Strathmere | 266 | $108,953 | $1,089,300 | 40.6% | 0.0% |
| Pottersville | 245 | $171,801 | $680,100 | 96.2% | 1.8% |
| Asbury | 241 | $128,889 | $407,100 | 60.9% | 2.9% |
| Silver Lake (Warren County) | 284 | $107,083 | $293,200 | 31.7% | 15.8% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 261, Port Elizabeth'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 Elizabeth is a small community located in New Jersey, within Cumberland County. The total population is 261. It ranks as the 652nd most populous out of 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey.
Age Demographics
The median age in Port Elizabeth is 46.5 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Port Elizabeth. 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 survey records no unemployed residents in Port Elizabeth, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $247,900. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $454,400. 56.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% lower than the state average of 63.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Port Elizabeth was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
24.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% 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 94.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Port Elizabeth, 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 Port Elizabeth, New Jersey?
Port Elizabeth, New Jersey has a population of 261 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Port Elizabeth, NJ?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Port Elizabeth — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Port Elizabeth, NJ?
The ACS sample for Port Elizabeth 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 Port Elizabeth, New Jersey?
Port Elizabeth's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Port Elizabeth, NJ?
The median home value in Port Elizabeth is $247,900.
How educated is Port Elizabeth, New Jersey?
24.4% of adults (25+) in Port Elizabeth hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.