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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

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

About McKee City, NJ

McKee City is a city in New Jersey with a population of 10,843. It ranks #138 among cities in New Jersey by population. The median age is 41.4, older than the national median. The population is 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

The median household income in McKee City is $81,667, above the US median of $74,580. 7.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $232,000, with monthly rent averaging $1,745. The homeownership rate of 58.0% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in McKee City reflects 30.2% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 6.8% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 22.7 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.

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

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