Demographics & People — Preakness, New Jersey
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 18,538 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~18,500 |
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| Median Age | 41.0 |
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| Total Households | 6,732 |
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| Family Households | 4,553 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.71 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4322 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 13,918 |
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| Black or African American | 476 |
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| Asian | 2,108 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2,477 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 5,390 |
| Italian | 4,342 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,221 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,164 |
| Irish | 1,693 |
| German | 1,415 |
| Polish | 925 |
| Hispanic: South American | 873 |
| Russian | 754 |
| English | 545 |
Language
| English Only | 11,290 |
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| Spanish | 1,800 |
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| Population 5+ | 17,415 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 593 |
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| Population 18+ | 14,401 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 29.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 16.9% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Preakness, New Jersey.
