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Middlesex

New Jersey · 13,635 residents · 3.488 sq mi
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Middlesex is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $80,338. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $346,000. Poverty is rare here, at 2.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,635
−1%since 2000
from 13,717 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,909 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 3,933 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.7
+7%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K13K14K14K15K1990201020202024Middlesex
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,338
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,723 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,607
+24%since 2000
from $27,834 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
52.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing7.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$346,000
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $165,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,137
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $830 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.8%
−20.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
25.2% rent
Vacancy rate
2.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+58%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(11,299)
Black3.2%(440)
Hispanic / Latino9%(1,235)
Asian4.1%(562)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.5%(5,009)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71.5%(9,748)
Black4.7%(645)
Hispanic / Latino16.5%(2,246)
Asian5.9%(804)
Other2.2%(306)
Diversity Score58.1%(7,917)
Diversity Score
58
+59%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+38%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.6%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
18.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Middlesex, New Jersey?

Middlesex, New Jersey has about 13,635 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Middlesex, New Jersey earns about $80,338 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 $346,000, and the typical rent is about $1,137 a month.

How educated are people in Middlesex, New Jersey?

About 29.0% 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 2.1% 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 580 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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