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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Carteret

New Jersey · 19,025 residents · 4.391 sq mi
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Carteret is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $40,268. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $148,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,025
−8%vs 2000
vs 20,709 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,333 / sq mi
−8%vs 2000
vs 4,716 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
35.2
−5%vs 2000
vs 37.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,268
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $47,148 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,024
−21%vs 2000
vs $18,967 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
8.4%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$148,000
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $134,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$587
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $741 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
70.8%
+2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.3% in 2000
29.2% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+29%vs 2000
vs 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.2%(11,855)
Black9%(1,856)
Hispanic / Latino23.4%(4,839)
Asian8.2%(1,705)
Other0%
Diversity Score73.1%(15,140)
1990
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(16,104)
Black5.9%(1,125)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(2,648)
Asian3.6%(687)
Other5.8%(1,109)
Diversity Score53.3%(10,146)
Diversity Score
53
−27%vs 2000
vs 73 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
69.4%
−5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+6%vs 2000
vs 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carteret, New Jersey?

Carteret, New Jersey has about 19,025 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Carteret, New Jersey?

The typical household in Carteret, New Jersey earns about $40,268 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carteret, New Jersey expensive?

In Carteret, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $148,000, and the typical rent is about $587 a month.

How educated are people in Carteret, New Jersey?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in Carteret, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carteret, New Jersey?

About 8.4% of people in Carteret, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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