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Rahway

New Jersey · 29,556 residents · 3.896 sq mi
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Rahway is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,393. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $276,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
29,556
+12%since 2000
from 26,500 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,586 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 6,802 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+6%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K26K28K29K31K1990201020202024Rahway
202430K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,393
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,729 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,303
+79%since 2000
from $22,481 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$276,500
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $144,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,271
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $732 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.3%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
45.7% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+26%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic30.2%(8,913)
Black30.1%(8,892)
Hispanic / Latino30%(8,867)
Asian5.5%(1,622)
Other3.3%(982)
Diversity Score89.9%(26,568)
Diversity Score
90
+19%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.3%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.2 min
+68%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 66.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.7%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
23.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
−77.0 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rahway, New Jersey?

Rahway, New Jersey has about 29,556 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rahway, New Jersey earns about $77,393 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 $276,500, and the typical rent is about $1,271 a month.

How educated are people in Rahway, New Jersey?

About 30.3% 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 7.4% 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 4,231 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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