Skillman, New Jersey Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 345, Skillman'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

Skillman is a small community located in New Jersey, within Somerset County. The total population is 345. It ranks as the 637th most populous out of 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey.

Age Demographics

The median age in Skillman is 53.4 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 Skillman. 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 Skillman, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $634,300. Housing costs are 40% higher than the state median of $454,400. 81.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Skillman is White (non-Hispanic), making up 71.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 20.0%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (20.0% vs 12.2%).

Education

57.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% higher 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. Notably, 40.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Skillman, 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.