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Rahway

New Jersey · 31,010 residents (2025 est.) · 3.896 sq mi
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The short version

Rahway is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,461. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $386,400. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,109
+14%since 2000
from 26,500 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,728 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 6,802 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.7
+7%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:31,010 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
25K26K28K29K31K1990201020202024Rahway
202430K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,461
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,729 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,170
+92%since 2000
from $22,481 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.9%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
−4%since 2010
from 0.430 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$386,400
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $144,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,845
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $732 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.5%
−11.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
48.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.9%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+49%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.2%(14,099)
Black26.6%(7,058)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(3,675)
Asian3.5%(925)
Other0%
Diversity Score75.5%(19,995)
2024
White, non-Hispanic29.3%(8,815)
Black30.8%(9,277)
Hispanic / Latino27.4%(8,253)
Asian5.7%(1,716)
Other6.8%(2,048)
Diversity Score92%(27,713)
Diversity Score
92
+22%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.1%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.9 min
+61%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.0%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.0%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 66.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.3%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
24.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2012
from 10.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.0%
−77.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2017
from 84.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
66.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2016
from 59.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
19.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2016
from 25.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rahway, New Jersey?

Rahway, New Jersey has about 30,109 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rahway, New Jersey earns about $91,461 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rahway, New Jersey expensive?

In Rahway, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $386,400, and the typical rent is about $1,845 a month.

How educated are people in Rahway, New Jersey?

About 34.1% of adults age 25 and over in Rahway, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rahway, New Jersey?

About 9.5% of people in Rahway, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rahway, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Rahway, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,784 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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