All incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars using R-CPI-U-RS. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates
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Age of householder
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, West Deptford township sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 25 to 44 years old, at $107,506. Here are the key highlights for income distribution by age:
- In terms of income distribution across age cohorts, in West Deptford township, householders within the 25 to 44 years age group have the highest median household income at $107,506, followed by those in the 45 to 64 years age group with an income of $100,772. Meanwhile householders within the 65 years and over age group report the second lowest median household income of $65,072. Notably, householders within the under 25 years age group, had the lowest median household income at $38,170.
- Notably, household income for individuals within the 25 to 44 years age group demonstrated a remarkable increase of $17,836(19.89%), escalating from a median of $89,670 in 2011 to $107,506 in 2021.
- 239(2.67%) households where the householder is under 25 years old.
- 2,716(30.29%) households with a householder aged between 25 and 44 years.
- 3,455(38.53%) households with a householder aged between 45 and 64 years.
- 2,556(28.51%) households where the householder is over 65 years old.
![West Deptford Township, New Jersey median household income by age of householder The bar chart shows West Deptford Township, New Jersey median household income by age of householder. All incomes have been adjusted for 2022 inflation using the Consumer Price Index retroactive series (R-CPI-U-RS).](https://i.neilsberg.com/ch/west-deptford-township-nj-median-household-income-by-age.jpeg)
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Gender
In West Deptford township, the population consists of 10,292 males (46.17%) and 12,000 females (53.83%). Here are the primary highlights from the gender-based income distribution analysis:
- In West Deptford township, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $57,043 for males and $36,377 for females.
- However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $71,012 for males and $58,069 for females.
- In West Deptford township, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $57,043 for males and $36,377 for females.
- In West Deptford township, among full-time, year-round workers aged 15 years and older, males earned a median income of $71,012, while females earned $58,069, leading to a 18% gender pay gap among full-time workers. This illustrates that women earn 82 cents for each dollar earned by men in full-time roles. This analysis indicates a widening gender pay gap, showing a substantial income disparity where women, despite working full-time, face a more significant wage discrepancy compared to men in the same roles.
![West Deptford Township, New Jersey gender based income disparity Line chart showing the annual median income trends in West Deptford Township, New Jersey for males and females across four employment categories: (1) Males in full-time year-round positions, (2) Males in non-full-time roles (part-time and other employment types), (3) Females in full-time year-round positions, and (4) Females in non-full-time roles (part-time and other employment types).](https://i.neilsberg.com/ch/west-deptford-township-nj-income-by-gender.jpeg)
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Race
In West Deptford township, the population is predominantly White, constituting 81.23% of the total residents. Here are the key highlights from the analysis of income distribution by race:
- The median household income for White households is $92,141.
- In West Deptford township, despite the White population being the most populous, it is worth noting that Two or More Races households actually reports the highest median household income, with a median income of $92,983. This reveals that, while Whites may be the most numerous in West Deptford township, Two or More Races households experience greater economic prosperity in terms of median household income.
- In West Deptford township, the median household income for the households where the householder is White decreased by $166(0.18%), between 2011 and 2021. The median household income, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars, was $92,307 in 2011 and $92,141 in 2021.
- In West Deptford township, the median household income for the households where the householder is Black or African American decreased by $17,563(25.66%), between 2011 and 2021. The median household income, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars, was $68,456 in 2011 and $50,893 in 2021.
![West Deptford Township, New Jersey median household income diversity across racial categories The bar chart shows West Deptford Township, New Jersey median household income across all racial categories identified by the U.S. Census Bureau.](https://i.neilsberg.com/ch/west-deptford-township-nj-median-household-income-by-race.jpeg)
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Year by year
West Deptford Township, New Jersey median household income trends by year, family type and household size (2010-2021):
- From 2010 to 2021, the median household income for West Deptford township decreased by $7,024 (7.51%), as per the American Community Survey estimates.
- Between 2010 and 2021, median household income, adjusted for 2022 inflation, experienced growth year by year for 5 years and declined for 6 years.
- The most significant year-by-year growth occured from 2017 to 2018, when the median household income increased by 2,142 (from $85,875 to $88,017). Similarly the most substantial year-by-year decline occured from 2010 to 2011, when the median household income decreased by 3,908 (from $93,527 to $89,619).
- It then further increased to $174,594 for 7-person households, the largest household size for which the bureau reported a median household income.
- With a Gini coefficient of 0.3899, it is evident that income distribution in West Deptford Township, New Jersey exihibits characterstics of moderate equality .
- For the family households, the median income (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) was $113,850. For the non-family households, the median income (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) was $55,122.
![West Deptford Township, New Jersey median household income trend (2010-2021, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) The line chart shows West Deptford Township, New Jersey median household income from 2010 to 2021. The orange line represents Census Bureau data for median household income (without adjusting for any inflation), while the blue line shows inflation-adjusted median household income for 2022.](https://i.neilsberg.com/ch/west-deptford-township-nj-median-household-income-trend.jpeg)
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References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates
- Consumer Price Index retroactive series using current methods (R-CPI-U-RS)