Colonia, NJ Employment

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43%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
96%
Household income NAT. AVG.
51%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexColoniaNew JerseyNational
Income per capita$42,686$37,538$29,829
Median household income$108,364$73,702$55,322
Median income owner occupied$118,027$97,281$70,586
Median income renter occupied$68,636$42,169$35,192
Median earnings male$62,750$47,369$36,919
Median earnings female$39,399$32,116$26,250
Unemployment rate2.3%5.2%4.7%
Poverty level5.3%10.9%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Colonia is 43% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Colonia is 96% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Colonia is 51% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Colonia is 65% lower than the national average

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      $72,235 $108,364 $216,728
      City
      $49,129 $73,702 $147,404
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Colonia median earnings by income bracket

      Colonia employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry8.3%8.3%
      Manufacturing sector9.0%9.0%
      Financial & insurance services8.4%8.4%
      Wholesale & retail services17.5%17.5%
      Public administration7.4%7.4%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities9.0%9.0%
      Education, health & social services12.3%12.3%
      Other26.5%26.5%

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      Colonia, NJ17,782$108,36495.9%

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      Source: The Colonia, NJ employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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