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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.

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

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