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Rio Grande CDP, NJ

ZIP 08242 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 08242

08242 has a population of 4,021 with a median age of 51.4 yrs (47.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
73.8%+20% vs US avg
x
Black
6.5%-47% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.6%-90% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
16.7%-11% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.5%
x
Age Groups
0–17
17.5%-20% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.8%-5% vs US avg
x
65+
23.7%+46% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
7.5%-32% vs US avg
x
High school
35.0%+34% vs US avg
x
Some college
26.9%-7% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
30.5%-9% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
54.7%+14% vs US avg
x
Never married
27.0%-20% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.8%+14% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.5%
x
Diversity Index
42/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
8.8%-23% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
50.9%+266% vs US avg
x
Veterans
11.3%+88% vs US avg
x
Disability
23.9%+78% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
2.0%-76% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Top ancestry
IrishGermanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 08242

Poverty Rate
8.8%-23% vs US avg
x
Veterans
11.3%+88% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
50.9%+266% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
2.0%-76% vs US avg
x
Disability
23.9%+78% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
14.0%+75% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
12.1%+3% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population4,021
Median age51.4
Poverty rate8.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White73.8%
Hispanic16.7%
Black6.5%
Asian0.6%
Foreign-born50.9%