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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rahway

New Jersey · 26,500 residents · 3.896 sq mi
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The short version

Rahway is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,729. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $144,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,500
+5%since 1990
from 25,325 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,802 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 6,500 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.1
+5%since 1990
from 35.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K26K28K29K31K1990201020202024Rahway
202430K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,729
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,776 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,481
+29%since 1990
from $17,383 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.1%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$144,100
−27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $150,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$732
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $611 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
62.7%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 65.7% in 1990
37.3% rent
Afford Score
2.8
−23%since 1990
from 3.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(19,131)
Black20.4%(5,159)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(2,153)
Asian2.4%(599)
Diversity Score59.1%(14,978)
2000
White, non-Hispanic53.2%(14,099)
Black26.6%(7,058)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(3,675)
Asian3.5%(925)
Diversity Score75.5%(19,995)
Diversity Score
75
+28%since 1990
from 59 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 17.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.5%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 77.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
−7%since 1990
from 21.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 26,500 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Rahway, New Jersey earns about $50,729 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 $144,100, and the typical rent is about $732 a month.

How educated are people in Rahway, New Jersey?

About 18.6% 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 7.1% 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 1,175 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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