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Population Review

McKee City, New Jersey Population 2026

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

The population of McKee City, New Jersey is 10,843 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 138th-largest city in New Jersey. The median household income is $81,667, the median home value is $232,000, and the median age is 41.4.

10,843

Population

2250

People / sq mi

$81,667

Median Income

$232,000

Median Home Value

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McKee City covers 4.8 sq mi of land at 2250 people per square mile.

About McKee City, NJ

What sets McKee City apart is where people work — remote work is unusually rare here, at 6.8% versus 14.0% nationally. With 10,843 residents, McKee City is a city in New Jersey.

Household earnings are middling, with a median of $81,667 — near the US median of $78,538. About 7.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $232,000, with typical rent around $1,745.

Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 30.2% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 6.8% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White54.4%
Black or African American18.6%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)5.5%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$81,667

Median Household Income

$38,648

Per Capita Income

7.7%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$232,000

Median Home Value

$1,745

Median Rent

58.0%

Owner-Occupied

Education

94.8%

High School+

30.2%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.7%

Drive Alone

75.9%

Public Transit

6.8%

Work From Home

22.7 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

30.0%

Foreign Born

82.5%

Non-English at Home

6.5%

Veterans

18.7%

With Disability

99.4%

Health Insurance

96.1%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management23.3%
Education, Health Care & Social Services18.9%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate13.2%
Public Administration8.2%
Manufacturing4.2%
Information4.0%
Construction2.3%
Retail Trade2.2%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services2.1%
Transportation & Warehousing0.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions

McKee City, New Jersey has a population of 10,843 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 138th-largest city in New Jersey.

The median household income in McKee City, New Jersey is $81,667, with 7.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in McKee City, New Jersey is $232,000, with median monthly rent at $1,745 and a homeownership rate of 58.0%.

The median age in McKee City, New Jersey is 41.4 years. The population is 48.4% male and 51.6% female.


McKee City Cdp, NJ Climate

McKee City Cdp, NJ has an average annual temperature of 12.3°C (54°F) and receives about 1056 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

12.3°C

Avg Temp

1056

Precip (mm/yr)

Jul

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
McKee City Cdp, NJ — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January1° / 33°90 mm
February2° / 35°76 mm
March6° / 42°102 mm
April11° / 51°91 mm
May16° / 61°87 mm
June21° / 70°75 mm
July24° / 75°95 mm
August23° / 74°112 mm
September20° / 67°81 mm
October13° / 56°76 mm
November8° / 47°85 mm
December3° / 38°86 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 McKee City Cdp, NJ

The most comfortable months to visit McKee City Cdp, NJ are typically June, September and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 29°C high). The coldest is January (near -4°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.