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Population Review

Echelon, New Jersey Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Echelon, New Jersey is 13,577 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 97th-largest city in New Jersey. The median household income is $81,808, the median home value is $288,000, and the median age is 35.4.

13,577

Population

4854

People / sq mi

$81,808

Median Income

$288,000

Median Home Value

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Echelon covers 2.8 sq mi of land at 4854 people per square mile.

About Echelon, NJ

Homeownership is the standout figure in Echelon: 37.4% of homes are owner-occupied, lower than the national rate. With 13,577 residents, Echelon is a city in New Jersey.

Household earnings are middling, with a median of $81,808 — near the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the lowest of comparable US cities, at 1.6% — below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $288,000, with typical rent around $1,697.

College attainment is above the local norm at 52.7%, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the higher side at 17.5%, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 31 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White52.9%
Black or African American11.5%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.7%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$81,808

Median Household Income

$41,922

Per Capita Income

1.6%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$288,000

Median Home Value

$1,697

Median Rent

37.4%

Owner-Occupied

Education

95.6%

High School+

52.7%

Bachelor's+

Commute

7.3%

Drive Alone

64.0%

Public Transit

17.5%

Work From Home

30.9 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

25.2%

Foreign Born

68.8%

Non-English at Home

3.2%

Veterans

14.3%

With Disability

95.2%

Health Insurance

95.7%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management30.8%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate20.2%
Education, Health Care & Social Services5.5%
Construction4.6%
Information4.6%
Retail Trade4.1%
Transportation & Warehousing4.1%
Manufacturing3.7%
Public Administration3.7%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.2%
Agriculture & Mining0.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Echelon, New Jersey has a population of 13,577 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 97th-largest city in New Jersey.

The median household income in Echelon, New Jersey is $81,808, with 1.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Echelon, New Jersey is $288,000, with median monthly rent at $1,697 and a homeownership rate of 37.4%.

The median age in Echelon, New Jersey is 35.4 years. The population is 48.8% male and 51.2% female.


Echelon Cdp, NJ Climate

Echelon Cdp, NJ has an average annual temperature of 12.4°C (54°F) and receives about 1166 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

12.4°C

Avg Temp

1166

Precip (mm/yr)

Jul

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Echelon Cdp, NJ — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January0° / 32°92 mm
February1° / 34°73 mm
March6° / 43°104 mm
April11° / 52°99 mm
May17° / 62°105 mm
June22° / 71°93 mm
July25° / 76°116 mm
August24° / 74°119 mm
September20° / 67°99 mm
October14° / 56°84 mm
November8° / 47°90 mm
December3° / 37°92 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Echelon Cdp, NJ

The most comfortable months to visit Echelon Cdp, NJ are typically June, September and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 31°C high). The coldest is January (near -5°C low). August is usually the wettest month.

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.