Somers Point, NJ

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Somers Point

Neighborhood

Atlantic, NJ

Ocean City Harbors / Del Rey

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

Demographics of Somers Point

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

34.9%

Households with Children

21.4%

School Enrollment K-12

578

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 9.5%
School Age (5-17): 9.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 22.1%
Working Age (35-54): 21.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 16.4%
Seniors (65+): 21.0%

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: 7.3%
High School / GED: 31.0%
Some College or Associate's: 26.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 34.9%

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: 13.0%
Single Parents: 8.4%
Couples & Adults: 36.0%
Living Alone: 42.6%

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: 67.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 16.5%
Asian: 3.4%
Black or African American: 10.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

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

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 49.2%
Puerto Rican: 22.8%
Cuban: 8.8%
Dominican: 4.7%
Central American: 1.8%
South American: 9.4%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 3.2%

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

White Population by Ancestry

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

European: 45.3%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.5%
Other White: 54.3%

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

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 30.4%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 14.1%
Other Black: 55.5%

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: 58.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 29.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.7%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 6.9%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 5.1%

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: 85.0%
Spanish: 7.7%
European & Indo-European: 3.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 4.1%
Arabic: 0.0%
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: 3.5%
Elementary (1-4): 2.1%
Middle School (5-8): 3.5%
High School (9-12): 3.9%
College / Graduate: 5.3%
Not Enrolled: 81.7%

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