Woodbine, New Jersey Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Woodbine, New Jersey Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/data/developers/about/terms-of-service.html

★

High PovertyPoverty rate of 30.3% is well above the state average

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Woodbine, New Jersey had a total population of 2,023, the 458th largest borough in New Jersey, with a median household income of $46,078, which is 56% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 30.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 56% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (30.3%), well above the national average of 12.4%.

Woodbine Quick Facts

Population 2,023

Median Household Income $46,078

Median Home Value $218,200

Poverty Rate 30.3%

Unemployment Rate 7.3%

Median Age 38.7 years

Homeownership Rate 55.4%

Affordability Ratio 4.7x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.3%

High School Graduation Rate 80.5%

Diversity Index 66/100

Population 2,023 458th of 700

Median Income $46,078 bottom 10%

Poverty Rate 30.3% 143% higher than national

Median Home Value $218,200 bottom 10%

How Woodbine 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	2,083	2,023	-2.9%
Median household income	$45,179	$46,078	+2.0%
Median home value	$199,800	$218,200	+9.2%

How Woodbine Compares

Median Household Income

Woodbine

$46,078

$103,556

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Woodbine

$218,200

$454,400

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.9%

$25K-$50K 35.5%

$50K-$100K 26.1%

$100K+ 18.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

9.7%

$10K-$15K

2.5%

$15K-$20K

1.4%

$20K-$25K

6.3%

$25K-$30K

4.6%

$30K-$35K

14.9%

$35K-$40K

4.6%

$40K-$45K

2.8%

$45K-$50K

8.6%

$50K-$60K

2.9%

$60K-$75K

10.0%

$75K-$100K

13.2%

$100K-$125K

7.3%

$125K-$150K

4.3%

$150K-$200K

5.1%

$200K+

1.8%

Employment

7.3% Unemployment Rate State: 6.3%|National: 5.2%

55.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 55.4%

Renter 44.6%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $945/mo 24.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.6%

18-34

20.9%

35-54

20.3%

55-74

23.8%

75+

10.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 66 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Woodbine Rankings in New Jersey

#458 Population of 700

#652 Median Income of 662

#680 Education of 699

#624 Home Value of 678

Explore New Jersey Rankings

Cities by Population All cities ranked by size Richest Cities Ranked by median income Most Educated By bachelor's degree rate Most Affordable By housing affordability

Other Cities in Cape May County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Ocean City	11,261	$101,782	9.8%	$840,500
Villas	9,735	$80,974	10.6%	$301,600
Cape May Court House	5,628	$74,464	17.0%	$381,200
Wildwood	5,130	$75,222	13.7%	$391,300
North Cape May	3,731	$86,962	6.1%	$393,300
North Wildwood	3,602	$90,833	4.8%	$459,900
Rio Grande	3,485	$76,250	10.1%	$317,400
Wildwood Crest	3,077	$69,089	9.6%	$590,900
Cape May	2,767	$62,576	10.3%	$863,900
Whitesboro	2,766	$95,522	10.9%	$248,700

Cities Similar to Woodbine

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Ramapo College of New Jersey	2,018	N/A	N/A	40.5%	N/A
Keasbey	2,252	N/A	$278,800	17.3%	31.1%
Holiday Heights	2,121	$58,297	$338,900	15.8%	7.2%
Seaside Heights	2,478	$47,589	$408,200	31.1%	34.1%
Port Norris	1,612	N/A	$118,700	2.3%	17.5%

Population Overview

Woodbine is a small community located in New Jersey, within Cape May County. The total population is 2,023. It ranks as the 458th most populous out of 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey.

Age Demographics

The median age in Woodbine is 38.7 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 40.1 years. 10.5% 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 Woodbine is $46,078. This is 56% lower than the state median of $103,556. It is also 43% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 30.3%. This is 212% 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 unemployment rate is 7.3%. This is 16% higher than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $218,200. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $454,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.7x. 55.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% lower than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Woodbine is White (non-Hispanic), making up 48.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 26.3%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 10.1%.

Education

11.3% 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. This is 74% 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 80.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Woodbine, 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.

Free data download: Get all New Jersey city and county demographics as CSV. Download Cities CSV | Download Counties CSV

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Woodbine, New Jersey?

Woodbine, New Jersey has a population of 2,023 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Woodbine, NJ?

The median household income in Woodbine is $46,078, which is 43% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Woodbine, NJ?

The poverty rate in Woodbine is 30.3%. This means approximately 612 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Woodbine, New Jersey?

Woodbine's population is 48.9% White, 16.8% Black, 26.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.3% Asian.

What is the median home value in Woodbine, NJ?

The median home value in Woodbine is $218,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.7x.

How educated is Woodbine, New Jersey?

11.3% of adults (25+) in Woodbine hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.