Roadstown, New Jersey Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 201, Roadstown'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

Roadstown is a small community located in New Jersey, within Cumberland County. The total population is 201. It ranks as the 663rd most populous out of 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey.

Age Demographics

The median age in Roadstown is 47.2 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 40.1 years. With 29.3% of the population under 18, Roadstown has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Roadstown is $140,500. This is 36% higher than the state median of $103,556. It is also 74% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.5%. This is 33% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.7%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Roadstown, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $218,800. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $454,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Roadstown is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 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 Roadstown is White (non-Hispanic), making up 63.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 36.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (36.3% vs 22.5%).

Education

40.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 8% 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.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Roadstown, 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.