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Elmer

County:
Salem County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.889
State:
New Jersey

Elmer is a borough located in Salem County, New Jersey. Elmer has a 2026 population of 1,394. Elmer is currently growing at a rate of 0.65% annually and its population has increased by 3.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,343 in 2020.

The median household income in Elmer is $95,357 with a poverty rate of 9.78%. The median age in Elmer is 38.7 years: 40.1 years for males, and 38.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 82.0 males.

1.4K
Total Population
1,567
Density (mi²)
9 0.65%
Growth

Elmer Population

Elmer Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,39490.65%
20251,38580.58%
20241,37790.66%
20231,36870.51%
20221,36120.15%
20211,359161.19%
20201,34300%
20191,306-14-1.06%
20181,320-1-0.08%
20171,321-10-0.75%
20161,331-10-0.75%
20151,341-9-0.67%
20141,350-13-0.95%
20131,363-17-1.23%
20121,380-9-0.65%
20111,389-6-0.43%
20101,396-6-0.43%

Median Age

Overall: 38.7 years
Female: 38.2 years
Male: 40.1 years

Elmer Adults

There are 923 adults, (179 of whom are seniors) in Elmer.

Sex Ratio

Female: 646 (54.9%)
Male: 530 (45.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Elmer includes 86.65% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,01986.65%
Two or more races12310.46%
Black or African American161.36%
Other race151.28%
Native American20.17%
Asian10.09%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races484.08%
White342.89%
Other race110.94%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White98583.76%
Two or more races756.38%
Black or African American161.36%
Other race40.34%
Native American20.17%
Asian10.09%

Elmer Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Elmer 's average per capita income is $56,979. Household income levels show a median of $95,357. The poverty rate stands at 9.78%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$135,000-
Families$114,375$120,737
Households$95,357$109,831
Non Families$55,375$68,268

$56,979

Average Income

$95,357

Median Household Income

9.78%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)