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Iselin

New Jersey · 20,088 residents · 3.152 sq mi
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Iselin is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $101,386. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $316,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,088
+20%since 2000
from 16,698 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
6,373 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 5,298 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+5%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,386
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,424 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,925
+64%since 2000
from $26,793 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
67.7%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services10.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical9.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$316,300
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $149,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,826
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $995 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.9%
−16.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
41.1% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+37%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic23.6%(4,749)
Black6.3%(1,275)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(1,864)
Asian57.4%(11,534)
Other5.6%(1,132)
Diversity Score77.1%(15,483)
Diversity Score
77
+16%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.1%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 32.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.4 min
+54%since 2000
from 24.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 66.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.3%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
48.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−82.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Iselin, New Jersey?

Iselin, New Jersey has about 20,088 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Iselin, New Jersey earns about $101,386 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 $316,300, and the typical rent is about $1,826 a month.

How educated are people in Iselin, New Jersey?

About 50.1% 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 5.5% 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 3,947 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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

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