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Metuchen

New Jersey · 15,049 residents · 2.837 sq mi
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Metuchen is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $136,067. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 62% 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 $462,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents. Households here earn about 60% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,049
+17%since 2000
from 12,840 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,305 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 4,526 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
+5%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K13K14K15K15K1990201020202024Metuchen
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$136,067
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,546 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,819
+68%since 2000
from $36,749 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
73.7%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$462,200
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $195,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,700
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $873 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
30.0% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+31%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.5%(9,259)
Black4.3%(645)
Hispanic / Latino10%(1,510)
Asian18.8%(2,825)
Other5.9%(895)
Diversity Score71.9%(10,828)
Diversity Score
72
+95%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.2%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 49.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 92.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
30.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.9 min
+60%since 2000
from 24.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
60.3%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 69.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
65.6%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
18.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.1%
−89.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Metuchen, New Jersey?

Metuchen, New Jersey has about 15,049 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Metuchen, New Jersey earns about $136,067 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 $462,200, and the typical rent is about $1,700 a month.

How educated are people in Metuchen, New Jersey?

About 62.2% 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 3.3% 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 2,245 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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