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Carteret

New Jersey · 22,844 residents · 4.391 sq mi
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Carteret is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,614. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $322,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 89%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,844
+10%since 2000
from 20,709 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,202 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 4,716 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.1
−5%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K20K22K24K26K1990201020202024Carteret
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,614
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,148 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,346
+34%since 2000
from $18,967 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance17%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical16.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 7%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$322,800
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $134,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,115
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $741 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.5%
−25.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
39.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
50.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.5
+93%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic34.2%(7,812)
Black13.4%(3,056)
Hispanic / Latino30.9%(7,066)
Asian18.9%(4,308)
Other1.9%(438)
Diversity Score91.2%(20,836)
Diversity Score
91
+25%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+57%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
11.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.7%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
52.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
31.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.1%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carteret, New Jersey?

Carteret, New Jersey has about 22,844 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Carteret, New Jersey earns about $58,614 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 $322,800, and the typical rent is about $1,115 a month.

How educated are people in Carteret, New Jersey?

About 20.3% 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 13.0% 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 3,819 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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