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Rutgers University-Busch Campus

New Jersey · 4,586 residents · 1.223 sq mi
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Rutgers University-Busch Campus is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $93,250. Population has fallen 35% since 2021, a loss of 2,507 residents. 88% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Renters pay a median $1,400 per month, above the US median of $1,124. At a median age of 20.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 20.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
88% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

4,586
−35%vs 2021
vs 7,093 in 2021
2020 – 2024
3,750 / sq mi
−35%vs 2021
vs 5,800 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
20.3
−1%vs 2021
vs 20.5 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
4K5K6K7K7K20202024Rutgers University-Busch Campus
20246K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$93,250
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $63,125 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2023
$4,392
+3%vs 2021
vs $4,261 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.8%
+8.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 45.9% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
19.5%
−5.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 25.0% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information1.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$1,400
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,477 in 2021
US average: $1,124
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
100.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic32.2%(2,286)
Black11.6%(826)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(719)
Asian43.7%(3,097)
Other2.3%(165)
Diversity Score85.1%(6,039)
2020
White, non-Hispanic24.3%(1,116)
Black7.3%(337)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(422)
Asian54.1%(2,482)
Other1.8%(83)
Diversity Score76.2%(3,492)
76
−11%vs 2021
vs 85 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

87.7%
+2.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 84.9% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.3%
+0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 98.1% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
30.2%
+0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 29.4% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.0 min
+33%vs 2021
vs 16.5 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
22.9%
−2.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 25.0% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
2.4%
+2.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

9.5%
−1.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 11.2% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
12.5%
−4.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 17.1% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
82.3%
+4.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 78.0% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

55.2%
+1.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.4% in 2021
44.8%
−1.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 46.6% in 2021
9.7%
−1.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 11.2% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
1.9%
−0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.5% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rutgers University-Busch Campus, New Jersey?

Rutgers University-Busch Campus, New Jersey has about 4,586 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rutgers University-Busch Campus, New Jersey?

The typical household in Rutgers University-Busch Campus, New Jersey earns about $93,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rutgers University-Busch Campus, New Jersey expensive?

In Rutgers University-Busch Campus, New Jersey, the typical rent is about $1,400 a month.

How educated are people in Rutgers University-Busch Campus, New Jersey?

About 87.7% of adults age 25 and over in Rutgers University-Busch Campus, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rutgers University-Busch Campus, New Jersey?

About 19.5% of people in Rutgers University-Busch Campus, 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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