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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Cranbury

New Jersey · 2,008 residents · 1.224 sq mi
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Cranbury is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $104,444. Population has fallen 16% since 2009, a loss of 378 residents. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $309,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents. Households here earn about 89% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,008
−16%vs 2009
vs 2,386 in 2009
2000 – 2024
1,641 / sq mi
−16%vs 2009
vs 1,949 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
38.9
−11%vs 2009
vs 43.8 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
2K2K2K2K2K2000201020202024Cranbury
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$104,444
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $131,827 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
$51,095
+2%vs 2009
vs $50,094 in 2009
US average: $21,522
2.2%
−1.5 ptsvs 2009
vs 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$309,300
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $614,200 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
$784
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $1,167 in 2009
US average: $602
84.4%
−1.6 ptsvs 2009
vs 85.9% in 2009
15.6% rent
3.0
−36%vs 2009
vs 4.7 in 2009
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(2,034)
Black6%(143)
Hispanic / Latino1%(25)
Asian7.2%(172)
Diversity Score33%(788)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(1,752)
Black1.8%(37)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(30)
Asian8.1%(163)
Diversity Score26.4%(530)
26
−20%vs 2009
vs 33 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

65.1%
+4.2 ptsvs 2009
vs 60.9% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.5%
+1.7 ptsvs 2009
vs 91.8% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
31.9%
+0.3 ptsvs 2009
vs 31.6% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.4 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Cranbury, New Jersey?

Cranbury, New Jersey has about 2,008 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Cranbury, New Jersey earns about $104,444 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cranbury, New Jersey expensive?

In Cranbury, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $309,300, and the typical rent is about $784 a month.

How educated are people in Cranbury, New Jersey?

About 65.1% of adults age 25 and over in Cranbury, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cranbury, New Jersey?

About 2.2% of people in Cranbury, 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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