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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Rahway

New Jersey · 25,325 residents · 3.896 sq mi
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Rahway is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $40,776. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $150,700. Poverty is rare here, at 6.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.4
US median: 33.0
Average education
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,325
−4%vs 2000
vs 26,500 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,500 / sq mi
−4%vs 2000
vs 6,802 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
35.4
−5%vs 2000
vs 37.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K26K28K29K31K1990201020202024Rahway
202430K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,776
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $50,729 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,383
−23%vs 2000
vs $22,481 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
6.4%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,700
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $144,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$611
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $732 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
65.7%
+3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.7% in 2000
34.3% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+30%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(19,131)
Black20.4%(5,159)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(2,153)
Asian2.4%(599)
Other1.7%(436)
Diversity Score59.1%(14,978)
Diversity Score
59
−22%vs 2000
vs 75 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
77.2%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+8%vs 2000
vs 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rahway, New Jersey?

Rahway, New Jersey has about 25,325 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Rahway, New Jersey earns about $40,776 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 $150,700, and the typical rent is about $611 a month.

How educated are people in Rahway, New Jersey?

About 17.8% 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 6.4% of people in Rahway, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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

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