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Middlesex

New Jersey · 14,636 residents · 3.488 sq mi
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Middlesex is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $84,216. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $320,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,636
+7%since 2000
from 13,717 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,196 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 3,933 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+6%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K13K14K14K15K1990201020202024Middlesex
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,216
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,723 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,136
+37%since 2000
from $27,834 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
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
$320,500
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $165,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,419
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $830 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
30.2% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+40%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.9%(8,331)
Black6.2%(902)
Hispanic / Latino25.6%(3,751)
Asian7.9%(1,159)
Other1.5%(213)
Diversity Score73%(10,689)
Diversity Score
73
+100%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+56%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 67.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.4%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
20.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−83.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Middlesex, New Jersey?

Middlesex, New Jersey has about 14,636 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Middlesex, New Jersey earns about $84,216 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 $320,500, and the typical rent is about $1,419 a month.

How educated are people in Middlesex, New Jersey?

About 29.6% 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 10.1% 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 1,581 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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