CITY
Basking Ridge
New Jersey · 7,917 residents · 6.75 sq mi
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Basking Ridge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $188,295. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $851,200. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
74% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2020 – 2024
20248K
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.2%(256)
5 to 96.2%(493)
10 to 147.5%(595)
15 to 198.4%(668)
20 to 247.4%(588)
25 to 345.6%(446)
35 to 448%(631)
45 to 5417.6%(1,395)
55 to 6416.8%(1,333)
65 to 747.5%(594)
75 to 845.5%(438)
85 and over6.1%(480)
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Section 02
Income & economy
$188,295
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $200,378 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Households earning $100K+
76.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 78.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.1%
Retail trade11.8%
Public administration9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food8%
Information7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
Wholesale trade2.6%
Finance & insurance0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
$851,200
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $841,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
4.5
+8%since 2023
from 4.2 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2023
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(6,432)
Black0.3%(21)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(418)
Asian8.2%(643)
Other4.7%(368)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(6,220)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(491)
Asian11.3%(898)
Other3.9%(308)
46
+13%since 2023
from 40 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins
Detailed origins & ancestry
Hispanic origin
South American2.9%(227)
Puerto Rican1.5%(118)
Colombian1.1%(89)
Central American1%(79)
Paraguayan0.8%(64)
Guatemalan0.7%(56)
Venezuelan0.5%(40)
Ecuadorian0.4%(34)
Mexican0.2%(19)
Cuban0.2%(13)
Salvadoran0.2%(13)
Costa Rican0.1%(10)
Ancestry
Irish21.2%(1,679)
German17.9%(1,414)
Italian15.3%(1,209)
English12.2%(965)
Polish4.9%(387)
Norwegian4.8%(383)
Russian4.5%(359)
American3.9%(311)
Scottish3.7%(293)
Swedish3%(240)
French1.7%(134)
Ukrainian1.2%(98)
+ 22 more ancestry groups with data
Portuguese1.2%(97)
British0.8%(66)
Czech0.8%(64)
Slovak0.8%(63)
Arab0.8%(62)
Hungarian0.7%(53)
Lebanese0.6%(48)
Iranian0.6%(46)
Belgian0.5%(41)
Greek0.5%(39)
Welsh0.5%(37)
Scotch-Irish0.4%(30)
Turkish0.4%(29)
Swiss0.2%(19)
Lithuanian0.2%(18)
Danish0.2%(12)
Australian0.1%(11)
Canadian0.1%(10)
French Canadian0.1%(10)
Dutch0.1%(8)
Romanian0.1%(8)
Austrian0.1%(7)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
97.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 97.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married26.2%(833)
Married65.2%(2,071)
Widowed3%(94)
Divorced5.7%(180)
Women 15+
Never married24.1%(819)
Married58.5%(1,987)
Widowed7.2%(245)
Divorced10.1%(344)
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Basking Ridge, New Jersey?
Basking Ridge, New Jersey has about 7,917 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Basking Ridge, New Jersey?
The typical household in Basking Ridge, New Jersey earns about $188,295 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Basking Ridge, New Jersey expensive?
In Basking Ridge, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $851,200, and the typical rent is about $546 a month.
How educated are people in Basking Ridge, New Jersey?
About 74.3% of adults age 25 and over in Basking Ridge, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Basking Ridge, New Jersey?
About 3.3% of people in Basking Ridge, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.
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New JerseyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024