Maurice River township is located in Cumberland County New Jersey. Maurice River township has a 2024 population of 5,250. Maurice River township is currently growing at a rate of 2.6% annually but its population has decreased by -15.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,196 in 2020.
The average household income in Maurice River township is $114,682 with a poverty rate of 15.08%. The median age in Maurice River township is 40.9 years: 39.6 years for males, and 51 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Maurice River township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,340 | 54.05% |
| Black or African American | 2,051 | 33.19% |
| Other race | 700 | 11.33% |
| Two or more races | 46 | 0.74% |
| Asian | 37 | 0.6% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,144 | 2.41 | 76.9 | 23.1 |
| Married | 523 | 2.8 | 84.3 | 15.7 |
| Non Family | 384 | 1.23 | 72.7 | 27.3 |
| Female | 153 | 3.17 | 64.7 | 35.3 |
| Male | 84 | 3.9 | 72.6 | 27.4 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
76.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 752 | 13.94% |
| Associates Degree | 346 | 6.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 242 | 4.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 106 | 1.97% |
| High School Graduate | 2,959 | 54.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 164 | 3.04% |
| Some College | 825 | 15.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,579 | 2,404 | 273 |
| Black | 1,865 | 1,569 | 37 |
| Hispanic | 971 | 515 | 24 |
| Other Race | 677 | 384 | 4 |
| Asian | 37 | 10 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 28 | 10 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 29.41%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,750 | $0 | $61,875 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,250 | $13,375 | $57,266 |
| High School Graduate | $14,578 | $12,676 | $27,564 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $11,275 | $11,023 | $0 |
| Overall | $15,313 | $11,976 | $32,902 |
| Some College | $18,194 | $12,266 | $24,926 |
$15,313
Average Earnings
$11,976
Average Male
$32,902
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.47% of Maurice River township residents speak only English, while 11.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.52% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,439 | 365 | 14.97% |
| Black | 214 | 33 | 15.42% |
| Asian | 17 | 17 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 200 | 17 | 8.5% |
15.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.79%
Male Poverty Rate
16.31%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Maurice River township is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Maurice River township is Hispanic, with 8.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 11.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.6% |
| High School | 11.08% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.63% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 57.89% |
| Female Employed | 11.75% |
| Male Employed | 4.52% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $97,500 | $150,888 |
| Households | $70,109 | $114,682 |
| Married Families | $94,583 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,429 | $37,685 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
23.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
17.6%
Male Marriage Rate
46.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
126
Number of Veterans
109
Male Veterans
17
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 39 |
| Second Gulf War | 19 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 57 |
| 35 to 54 | 23 |
| 65 to 74 | 23 |
| 75+ | 23 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 114 | 4.01% |
| Black | 12 | 0.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
20.6%
Labor Force Participation
18.9%
Employment Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66.5%
Born in Maurice River township
93.41%
Native Born
6.59%
Foreign Born
5.65%
Non Citizen
0.94%
Naturalized
93.41% of Maurice River township residents were born in the United States, with 66.5% having been born in New Jersey. 5.65% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,915 | 133 | 2.3% |
| 2028 | 5,782 | 133 | 2.35% |
| 2027 | 5,649 | 133 | 2.41% |
| 2026 | 5,516 | 133 | 2.47% |
| 2025 | 5,383 | 133 | 2.53% |
| 2024 | 5,250 | 133 | 2.6% |
| 2023 | 5,117 | 133 | 2.67% |
| 2022 | 4,984 | -265 | -5.05% |
| 2021 | 5,249 | -947 | -15.28% |
| 2020 | 6,196 | 262 | 4.42% |
| 2019 | 5,934 | -77 | -1.28% |
| 2018 | 6,011 | -283 | -4.5% |
| 2017 | 6,294 | -389 | -5.82% |
| 2016 | 6,683 | -534 | -7.4% |
| 2015 | 7,217 | -163 | -2.21% |
| 2014 | 7,380 | 253 | 3.55% |
| 2013 | 7,127 | -440 | -5.81% |
| 2012 | 7,567 | -80 | -1.05% |
| 2011 | 7,647 | 75 | 0.99% |
| 2010 | 7,572 | 0 | 0% |