Skillman, NJ
Census Place
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2021 Population
380
20.2% 1-year decline
US Senator
Bob Menendez
Democratic Party
US Senator
Cory Booker
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
36.8
0.822% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
3.95%
70.8% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$121,471
8.45% 1-year decline
2021 Median Property Value
$449,000
2% 1-year growth
About
In 2021, Skillman, NJ had a population of 380 people with a median age of 36.8 and a median household income of $121,471. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Skillman, NJ declined from 476 to 380, a −20.2% decrease and its median household income declined from $132,679 to $121,471, a −8.45% decrease.
The 5 largest ethnic groups in Skillman, NJ are White (Non-Hispanic) (63.9%), White (Hispanic) (17.9%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (11.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.53%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.05%).
None of the households in Skillman, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.
98.4% of the residents in Skillman, NJ are U.S. citizens.
In 2021, the median property value in Skillman, NJ was $449,000, and the homeownership rate was 75%.
Most people in Skillman, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 38.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Skillman, NJ was 3 cars per household.
United StatesNew JerseySomerset County, NJNew York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PASomerset County (South) PUMA, NJ
Skillman, NJ is home to a population of 380 people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 22.6% of Skillman, NJ residents were born outside of the country (86 people).
In 2021, there were 3.57 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (243 people) in Skillman, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 68 White (Hispanic) and 44 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.
Citizenship
98.4%
2021 Citizenship
95.8%
2020 Citizenship
As of 2021, 98.4% of Skillman, NJ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Skillman, NJ was 95.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.
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Diversity
Race and Ethnicity
The 3 largest ethnic groups in Skillman, NJ
White (Non-Hispanic)
243 ± 130
White (Hispanic)
68 ± 83
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
44 ± 67
17.9%
Hispanic Population
68 people
In 2021, there were 3.57 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (243 people) in Skillman, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 68 White (Hispanic) and 44 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.
17.9% of the people in Skillman, NJ are hispanic (68 people).
The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Skillman, NJ as a share of the total population.
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Foreign-Born Population
22.6%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
86 people
29.2%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
139 people
As of 2021, 22.6% of Skillman, NJ residents (86 people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Skillman, NJ was 29.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.
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Military
Veterans
Most Common Service Period
Korea
11 ± 21
Gulf War (2001-)
0 ± 23
Gulf War (1990s)
0 ± 18
Skillman, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Korea, NaNy times greater than any other conflict.
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Economy
The economy of Skillman, NJ employs 213 people. The largest industries in Skillman, NJ are Educational Services (46 people), Utilities (34 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (32 people), and the highest paying industries are Manufacturing ($218,375), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($116,250), and Utilities ($116,250).
Employment
Occupations
213
2021 Value
± 110
−16.5%
1 Year decline
± 83.6%
From 2020 to 2021, employment in Skillman, NJ declined at a rate of −16.5%, from 255 employees to 213 employees.
The most common job groups, by number of people living in Skillman, NJ, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (34 people), Personal Care & Service Occupations (31 people), and Community & Social Service Occupations (24 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Skillman, NJ.
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Unemployment Insurance Claims
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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Jersey (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.
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Industries
Employment by Industries
213
2021 Value
± 110
−16.5%
1 Year decline
± 83.6%
From 2020 to 2021, employment in Skillman, NJ declined at a rate of −16.5%, from 255 employees to 213 employees.
The most common employment sectors for those who live in Skillman, NJ, are Educational Services (46 people), Utilities (34 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (32 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Skillman, NJ, though some of these residents may live in Skillman, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.
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Median Earnings by Industry
$108,438
Median earning men ± $16,626
$29,063
Median earning women ± $59,900
The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($116,250) and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($107,969).
The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($29,583).
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Employment by Industry Sector
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Y-Axis
2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023
As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.
The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Jersey.
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Domestic Trade
Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
Electronics
$68.4B
Pharmaceuticals
$64.3B
Motorized vehicles
$45.5B
In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey product (by dollars) was Electronics with $68.4B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($64.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($45.5B).
The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New Jersey products.
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Domestic Trade Growth
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$634B
2020 Value in New Jersey
$1.35T
Projected 2050 Value in New Jersey
113% growth
In 2020, total outbound New Jersey trade was $634B. This is expected to increase 113% to $1.35T by 2050.
The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New Jersey trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.
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Interstate Trade
Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.
Most Common Trade Partners
New York
$114B
Pennsylvania
$59.4B
Ohio
$21.2B
In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $114B, followed by Pennsylvania with $59.4B and Ohio and $21.2B.
The following map shows the amount of trade that New Jersey shares with each state (excluding itself).
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Civics
In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).
Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing the state of New Jersey. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.
New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.
Presidential Elections
Presidential Popular Vote Over Time
Voting results are not available for Skillman, NJ. Showing the available data for New Jersey.
2020 Election Results
Joseph R Biden Jr. (57.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.4%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.696%)
Libertarian Party
In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).
The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Jersey for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.
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Senator Elections
US Senators from New Jersey
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Bob Menendez
Senator from New Jersey1
Assumed office on January 17, 2006
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jon Corzine, who was elected Governor of New Jersey.
Cory Booker
Senator from New Jersey2
Assumed office on October 31, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Jeffrey Chiesa, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Frank Lautenberg.
Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing New Jersey.
In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.
The following chart shows elected senators in New Jersey over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.
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US Representative Elections
US Representatives from New Jersey
New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house.
Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Jersey have changed over time starting in 2008.
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Education
Completions
Awarded Degrees over Time
The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.
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Working Population
Educational Pyramid
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Measure
In 2021, 1.05% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.03% of women were in the same situation.
This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.
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Educational Attainment
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Race
The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.94M), Bachelors Degree (1.73M), and Some college (1.31M).
This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.
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The median property value in Skillman, NJ was $449,000 in 2021, which is 1.83 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $440,200 to $449,000, a 2% increase. The homeownership rate in Skillman, NJ is 75%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.
People in Skillman, NJ have an average commute time of 38.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Skillman, NJ is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.
Property
$449,000
Median Property Value 2021
±$45,781
$111
Median Property Taxes
±$62
The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Skillman, NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.
The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Skillman, NJ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.
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Rent vs Own
75%
Homeownership
2021
65.6%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021
In 2021, 75% of the housing units in Skillman, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 85.6%.
This chart shows the percentage of owner in Skillman, NJ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.
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Equity
Income by Location
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Race/Ethnicity
The following map shows all of the places in Skillman, NJ colored by their Median Household Income (Total).
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Household Income
Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$121,471
Median Household Income
± $61,201
148
Number of Households
± 76
In 2021, the median household income of the 148 households in Skillman, NJ declined from $121,471 from the previous year's value of $132,679.
The following chart displays the households in Skillman, NJ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.
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Wage Distribution
The closest comparable wage GINI for Skillman, NJ is from New Jersey.
0.49
2021 Wage GINI in New Jersey
0.49
2020 Wage GINI in New Jersey
In 2021, the income inequality in New Jersey was 0.49 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0372% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for New Jersey was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New Jersey in comparison to the national average.
This chart shows the number of workers in New Jersey across various wage buckets compared to the national average.
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Transportation
Commuter Transportation
Most Common Commute in 2021
Drove Alone (76.1%)
Worked At Home (12.2%)
Carpooled (11.7%)
In 2021, 76.1% of workers in Skillman, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.2%) and those who carpooled to work (11.7%).
The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.
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Commute Time
38.7 minutes
Average Travel Time
Using averages, employees in Skillman, NJ have a longer commute time (38.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Skillman, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.
The chart below shows how the median household income in Skillman, NJ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.
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Car Ownership
3 cars
Average Number
The following chart displays the households in Skillman, NJ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Skillman, NJ have 3 cars.
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Poverty
3.95% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Skillman, NJ (15 out of 380 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Males < 5 and then Females < 5.
The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Skillman, NJ is Black, followed by White and Native American.
The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.
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Social Needs
Data only available at the state level.
Most prevalent states
California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals
In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).
The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.
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Health
97.9% of the population of Skillman, NJ has health coverage, with 76.6% on employee plans, 0% on Medicaid, 6.58% on Medicare, 14.7% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.
Primary care physicians in Somerset County, NJ see 848 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.935% decrease from the previous year (856 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1007 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 340 patients per year.
Coverage
Patient to Clinician Ratios
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848 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Somerset County, NJ
Primary care physicians in Somerset County, NJ see an average of 848 patients per year. This represents a 0.935% decrease from the previous year (856 patients).
The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Somerset County, NJ in comparison to its neighboring geographies.
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Health Care Diversity
In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.2% under 18 years, 15.5% between 18 and 34 years, 40.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.5% over 64 years.
By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.1% were men and 54.9% were women.
The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.
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Uninsured People
2.11%
Uninsured
76.6%
Employer Coverage
0%
Medicaid
6.58%
Medicare
14.7%
Non-Group
0%
Military or VA
Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Skillman, NJ declined by 44.3% from 3.78% to 2.11%.
The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Skillman, NJ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.
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