Whittier Oaks, NJ

Neighborhood

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Claytons Corner / Robertsville

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Taylors Mills / Williamsburg Estates

Lafayette Mills / Woodland Oaks

Demographics of Whittier Oaks

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

32.3%

Households with Children

4.5%

School Enrollment K-12

136

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 0.7%
School Age (5-17): 5.0%
Young Adults (18-34): 3.9%
Working Age (35-54): 14.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 25.6%
Seniors (65+): 50.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 7.1%
High School / GED: 37.9%
Some College or Associate's: 22.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 32.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 4.3%
Single Parents: 0.1%
Couples & Adults: 31.2%
Living Alone: 64.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 91.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 1.9%
Asian: 2.2%
Black or African American: 4.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 0.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 51.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.6%
Other White: 47.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 25.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 57.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 15.3%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 87.7%
Spanish: 0.3%
European & Indo-European: 10.6%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.8%
Arabic: 0.6%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.4%
Elementary (1-4): 3.6%
Middle School (5-8): 0.0%
High School (9-12): 0.0%
College / Graduate: 0.0%
Not Enrolled: 95.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources