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Old Bridge

New Jersey · 23,753 residents · 7.872 sq mi
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Old Bridge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $91,911. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $373,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents. Households here earn about 32% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,753
+4%since 2000
from 22,833 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,017 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 2,901 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.2
+10%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
22K23K25K27K29K1990201020202024Old Bridge
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,911
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,824 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,961
+32%since 2000
from $26,395 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
61.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$373,300
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $171,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$841
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $753 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
67.9%
−21.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
14.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+75%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(18,403)
Black3.6%(814)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(1,501)
Asian7.9%(1,793)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.9%(9,121)
2010
White, non-Hispanic72%(17,091)
Black4.1%(964)
Hispanic / Latino11%(2,606)
Asian11%(2,615)
Other1.7%(400)
Diversity Score56.6%(13,440)
Diversity Score
57
+42%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 28.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.7 min
+14%since 2000
from 32.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
10.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% 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
5.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.5%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
16.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.3%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Old Bridge, New Jersey?

Old Bridge, New Jersey has about 23,753 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Old Bridge, New Jersey earns about $91,911 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 $373,300, and the typical rent is about $841 a month.

How educated are people in Old Bridge, New Jersey?

About 33.5% 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 3.4% 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 1,602 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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