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Metuchen

New Jersey · 13,574 residents · 2.837 sq mi
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Metuchen is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $94,410. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 56% 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 $402,900. Poverty is rare here, at 2.5% of residents. Households here earn about 35% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,574
+6%since 2000
from 12,840 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,785 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 4,526 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.1
+4%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K13K14K15K15K1990201020202024Metuchen
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,410
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,546 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,949
+28%since 2000
from $36,749 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
60.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services11.2%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration9.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$402,900
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $195,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,347
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $873 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.5%
−23.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
21.6% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+65%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(10,483)
Black5.2%(668)
Hispanic / Latino4%(508)
Asian7.2%(922)
Other0%
Diversity Score37%(4,749)
2010
White, non-Hispanic73.3%(9,952)
Black4.5%(617)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(935)
Asian12.8%(1,744)
Other0.6%(76)
Diversity Score52.2%(7,090)
Diversity Score
52
+41%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 49.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 92.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
25.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.1 min
+40%since 2000
from 24.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
20.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
59.3%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
16.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.0%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Metuchen, New Jersey?

Metuchen, New Jersey has about 13,574 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Metuchen, New Jersey earns about $94,410 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Metuchen, New Jersey expensive?

In Metuchen, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $402,900, and the typical rent is about $1,347 a month.

How educated are people in Metuchen, New Jersey?

About 56.1% of adults age 25 and over in Metuchen, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Metuchen, New Jersey?

About 2.5% of people in Metuchen, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Metuchen, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Metuchen, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 770 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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