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Cranbury

New Jersey · 2,181 residents · 1.224 sq mi
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Cranbury is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $121,111. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $589,500. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 73% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,181
+9%since 2000
from 2,008 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,782 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,641 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.7
+15%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K2000201020202024Cranbury
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$121,111
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,444 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,128
−2%since 2000
from $51,095 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
68.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services10.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food6.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$589,500
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $309,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,152
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $784 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
60.8%
−23.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
16.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.9
+64%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(1,752)
Black1.8%(37)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(30)
Asian8.1%(163)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.4%(530)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(1,762)
Black3.9%(86)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(49)
Asian11.2%(245)
Other1.2%(27)
Diversity Score40.6%(886)
Diversity Score
41
+54%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 93.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
31.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 31.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+24%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
62.5%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
14.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.5%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cranbury, New Jersey?

Cranbury, New Jersey has about 2,181 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cranbury, New Jersey earns about $121,111 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 $589,500, and the typical rent is about $1,152 a month.

How educated are people in Cranbury, New Jersey?

About 60.9% 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 3.4% 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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