Ross Corner, New Jersey Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Ross Corner, New Jersey had a total population of 24, the 698th 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
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Ross Corner Quick Facts
How Ross Corner 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 | 28 | 24 | -14.3% |
How Ross Corner Compares
Median Household Income
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Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
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Employment
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People & Demographics
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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+)
Ross Corner Rankings in New Jersey
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Other Cities in Sussex County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopatcong | 14,565 | $115,758 | 4.2% | $340,700 |
| Lake Mohawk | 9,508 | $149,135 | 2.1% | $441,700 |
| Newton | 8,369 | $76,221 | 15.1% | $302,700 |
| Franklin | 4,968 | $92,744 | 8.0% | $272,600 |
| Highland Lakes | 3,852 | $109,000 | 2.7% | $295,300 |
| Stanhope | 3,552 | $139,205 | 2.9% | $376,700 |
| Hamburg | 3,308 | $86,975 | 3.4% | $280,900 |
| Byram Center | 2,188 | $132,857 | 0.6% | $366,900 |
| Ogdensburg | 2,160 | $105,551 | 7.0% | $324,500 |
| Sussex | 2,145 | $75,500 | 10.3% | $275,500 |
Cities Similar to Ross Corner
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Money Island | 25 | N/A | $425,000 | 20.0% | 44.0% |
| Zarephath | 17 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Gandys Beach | 43 | $78,958 | $222,000 | 37.2% | 20.9% |
| Sheppards Mill | 61 | $68,594 | $233,000 | 10.6% | 3.3% |
| Marlboro | 76 | $106,750 | $225,000 | 11.8% | 6.6% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 24, Ross Corner'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
Ross Corner is a small community located in New Jersey, within Sussex County. The total population is 24. It ranks as the 698th most populous out of 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey.
Age Demographics
The median age in Ross Corner is 53.5 years. This is 33% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Ross Corner. 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 Ross Corner, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 57% higher than the state average of 63.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Ross Corner 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
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. 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 Ross Corner, 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 Ross Corner, New Jersey?
Ross Corner, New Jersey has a population of 24 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Ross Corner, NJ?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Ross Corner — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Ross Corner, NJ?
The ACS sample for Ross Corner 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 Ross Corner, New Jersey?
Ross Corner's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Ross Corner, NJ?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Ross Corner — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Ross Corner, New Jersey?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Ross Corner hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.