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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Middlesex

New Jersey · 13,717 residents · 3.488 sq mi
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Middlesex is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $60,723. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $165,000. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.0
US median: 35.2
Average education
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,717
+5%since 1990
from 13,055 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,933 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 3,743 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.0
+9%since 1990
from 35.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K13K14K14K15K1990201020202024Middlesex
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,723
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,643 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,834
+48%since 1990
from $18,834 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
3.6%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,000
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $159,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$830
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $644 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
75.1%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 76.8% in 1990
24.9% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−19%since 1990
from 3.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96%(12,536)
Black1.5%(201)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(454)
Asian1.6%(209)
Diversity Score17.2%(2,239)
2000
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(11,299)
Black3.2%(440)
Hispanic / Latino9%(1,235)
Asian4.1%(562)
Diversity Score36.5%(5,009)
Diversity Score
37
+113%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.4%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 20.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.4%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 78.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.3%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 6.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
−16%since 1990
from 20.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Middlesex, New Jersey?

Middlesex, New Jersey has about 13,717 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Middlesex, New Jersey earns about $60,723 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Middlesex, New Jersey expensive?

In Middlesex, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $165,000, and the typical rent is about $830 a month.

How educated are people in Middlesex, New Jersey?

About 23.4% of adults age 25 and over in Middlesex, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Middlesex, New Jersey?

About 3.6% of people in Middlesex, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Middlesex, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Middlesex, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 662 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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