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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Carteret

New Jersey · 20,709 residents · 4.391 sq mi
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Carteret is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,148. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $134,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,709
+9%since 1990
from 19,025 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,716 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 4,333 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.0
+5%since 1990
from 35.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,148
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,268 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,967
+26%since 1990
from $15,024 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
11.0%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 8.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,800
−31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $148,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$741
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $587 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
68.3%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 70.8% in 1990
31.7% rent
Afford Score
2.9
−22%since 1990
from 3.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(16,104)
Black5.9%(1,125)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(2,648)
Asian3.6%(687)
Diversity Score53.3%(10,146)
2000
White, non-Hispanic57.2%(11,855)
Black9%(1,856)
Hispanic / Latino23.4%(4,839)
Asian8.2%(1,705)
Diversity Score73.1%(15,140)
Diversity Score
73
+37%since 1990
from 53 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 9.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.9%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 69.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
−5%since 1990
from 20.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 20,709 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Carteret, New Jersey earns about $47,148 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 $134,800, and the typical rent is about $741 a month.

How educated are people in Carteret, New Jersey?

About 12.8% 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 11.0% of people in Carteret, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carteret, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Carteret, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,684 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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