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Iselin

New Jersey · 19,551 residents · 3.152 sq mi
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Iselin is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,500. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $426,800. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,551
+17%since 2000
from 16,698 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
6,203 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 5,298 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.5
+3%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K17K18K19K20K1990201020202024Iselin
202420K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,500
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,424 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,254
+69%since 2000
from $26,793 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.2%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
+14%since 2010
from 0.346 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services11.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$426,800
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $149,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,113
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $995 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.3%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
34.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.4%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+71%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
41
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.4%(10,252)
Black5.8%(974)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(914)
Asian25.1%(4,194)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.7%(11,134)
2024
White, non-Hispanic23.1%(4,516)
Black10.8%(2,103)
Hispanic / Latino14.8%(2,894)
Asian48.3%(9,444)
Other3%(594)
Diversity Score84.9%(16,592)
Diversity Score
85
+27%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.7%
+21.3 ptssince 2000
from 32.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.5%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.5 min
+42%since 2000
from 24.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.0%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
12.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.8%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 66.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.4%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
50.4%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
−46.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2012
from 9.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.6%
−82.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2017
from 87.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
39.4%
−9.1 ptssince 2016
from 48.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2016
from 5.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Iselin, New Jersey?

Iselin, New Jersey has about 19,551 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Iselin, New Jersey earns about $109,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Iselin, New Jersey expensive?

In Iselin, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $426,800, and the typical rent is about $2,113 a month.

How educated are people in Iselin, New Jersey?

About 53.7% of adults age 25 and over in Iselin, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Iselin, New Jersey?

About 7.9% of people in Iselin, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Iselin, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Iselin, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,410 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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