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Old Bridge

New Jersey · 27,210 residents · 7.872 sq mi
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Old Bridge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $94,853. Population has grown 19% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $370,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,210
+19%since 2000
from 22,833 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,457 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 2,901 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+19%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
22K23K25K27K29K1990201020202024Old Bridge
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,853
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,824 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,770
+70%since 2000
from $26,395 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services11.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
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
$370,300
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $171,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,178
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $753 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.4%
−14.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
25.6% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+68%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.3%(17,491)
Black5.1%(1,400)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(3,940)
Asian12.7%(3,450)
Other1%(275)
Diversity Score65.5%(17,836)
Diversity Score
66
+64%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 28.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.1 min
+24%since 2000
from 32.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 70.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.7%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
21.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−90.6 ptssince 2013
from 94.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Old Bridge, New Jersey?

Old Bridge, New Jersey has about 27,210 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Old Bridge, New Jersey earns about $94,853 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 $370,300, and the typical rent is about $1,178 a month.

How educated are people in Old Bridge, New Jersey?

About 40.0% 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 5.1% 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 5,059 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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