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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Iselin

New Jersey · 16,141 residents · 3.152 sq mi
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Iselin is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $47,282. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value is $156,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 33.0
More educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

16,141
−3%vs 2000
vs 16,698 in 2000
1990 – 2024
5,121 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 5,298 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.9
−7%vs 2000
vs 37.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$47,282
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $65,424 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$19,218
−28%vs 2000
vs $26,793 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.7%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$156,300
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $149,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$790
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $995 in 2000
US average: $450
77.6%
+2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.6% in 2000
22.4% rent
3.3
+45%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(14,114)
Black4.3%(694)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(394)
Asian7.7%(1,243)
Other0.6%(90)
Diversity Score32.9%(5,314)
33
−51%vs 2000
vs 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.1%
−9.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 32.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
79.0%
−6.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.9%
−3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.8 min
−2%vs 2000
vs 24.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Iselin, New Jersey?

Iselin, New Jersey has about 16,141 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Iselin, New Jersey earns about $47,282 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 $156,300, and the typical rent is about $790 a month.

How educated are people in Iselin, New Jersey?

About 23.1% 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 2.7% of people in Iselin, 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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