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Carteret

New Jersey · 25,326 residents · 4.391 sq mi
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Carteret is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,276. Population has grown 22% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $281,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,326
+22%since 2000
from 20,709 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,768 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 4,716 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
−1%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K20K22K24K26K1990201020202024Carteret
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,276
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,148 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,468
+50%since 2000
from $18,967 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.6%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance15.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical14.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$281,000
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $134,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,521
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $741 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.4%
−16.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
47.6% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+29%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic22.1%(5,586)
Black15.1%(3,820)
Hispanic / Latino36.9%(9,340)
Asian22.7%(5,756)
Other1.9%(473)
Diversity Score91.7%(23,213)
Diversity Score
92
+25%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.2%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+57%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 12.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 68.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.6%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
36.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−72.3 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carteret, New Jersey?

Carteret, New Jersey has about 25,326 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Carteret, New Jersey earns about $76,276 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 $281,000, and the typical rent is about $1,521 a month.

How educated are people in Carteret, New Jersey?

About 28.2% 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 12.4% 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 6,301 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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

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