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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Old Bridge

New Jersey · 22,833 residents · 7.872 sq mi
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Old Bridge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $73,824. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $171,500. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents. Households here earn about 34% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
29% 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

22,833
+3%since 1990
from 22,151 in 1990
1990 – 2024
2,901 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 2,814 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.7
+9%since 1990
from 33.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
22K23K25K27K29K1990201020202024Old Bridge
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$73,824
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $56,172 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$26,395
+41%since 1990
from $18,731 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.9%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$171,500
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $166,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$753
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $554 in 1990
US average: $602
89.0%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 86.7% in 1990
11.0% rent
2.3
−22%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(20,343)
Black2.2%(496)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(869)
Asian4.6%(1,015)
Diversity Score26.9%(5,955)
2000
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(18,403)
Black3.6%(814)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(1,501)
Asian7.9%(1,793)
Diversity Score39.9%(9,121)
40
+49%since 1990
from 27 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

28.7%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 24.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.1%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 85.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.8%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.4 min
+5%since 1990
from 30.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Old Bridge, New Jersey?

Old Bridge, New Jersey has about 22,833 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Old Bridge, New Jersey?

The typical household in Old Bridge, New Jersey earns about $73,824 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Old Bridge, New Jersey expensive?

In Old Bridge, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $171,500, and the typical rent is about $753 a month.

How educated are people in Old Bridge, New Jersey?

About 28.7% of adults age 25 and over in Old Bridge, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Old Bridge, New Jersey?

About 2.9% of people in Old Bridge, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Old Bridge, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Old Bridge, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 682 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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