Shamong Township, New Jersey Demographics

The total population of Shamong township is estimated to be 6,461 with 3,111 males (48.15%) and 3,350 females (51.85%). There are 239 more females than males in Shamong township.
The median household income in Shamong township was $120,334 in 2021, which marked an a decrease of 8,637(6.70%) from $128,971 in 2020. This income is 161.29% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Shamong township sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 45 to 64 years old, at $165,177. Overall, the median household income for the township of Shamong township stands at $120,334.
In Shamong township, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $72,757 for males and $47,339 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $90,971 for males and $81,187 for females.
In Shamong township, there are just two different racial groups among households. Among these, Two or More Races households report a median household income of $133,763, while White households have a median household income of $121,098.
In 2022, the population of Shamong township was 6,480, a 0.40% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Shamong township's population was 6,454, an increase of 0.05% compared to a population of 6,451 in 2020.
The median age in Shamong Township, New Jersey is 43.7, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 22.36% were under the age of 15, 14.73% aged 15 to 29, 42.54% aged 30 to 64, 18.34% aged 65 to 84, and 2.03% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Shamong township population: 87.79% are White, 1.12% are Black or African American, 0.84% are Asian, 3.58% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander and 6.67% are multiracial.