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Sayreville

New Jersey · 45,345 residents · 15.83 sq mi
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Sayreville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $82,693. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $312,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
45,345
+12%since 2000
from 40,377 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,864 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 2,551 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+10%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
34K37K40K44K47K1990201020202024Sayreville
202446K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,693
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,919 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,731
+57%since 2000
from $24,736 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$312,500
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $152,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,351
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $795 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
37.0% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+46%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72%(29,068)
Black8.3%(3,334)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(2,942)
Asian10.5%(4,247)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.6%(22,047)
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.3%(22,366)
Black12.7%(5,743)
Hispanic / Latino17.4%(7,868)
Asian16.8%(7,611)
Other3.6%(1,626)
Diversity Score84.9%(38,501)
Diversity Score
85
+55%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 24.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.0 min
+35%since 2000
from 25.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 68.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.2%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
30.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−82.8 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sayreville, New Jersey?

Sayreville, New Jersey has about 45,345 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sayreville, New Jersey earns about $82,693 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sayreville, New Jersey expensive?

In Sayreville, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $312,500, and the typical rent is about $1,351 a month.

How educated are people in Sayreville, New Jersey?

About 35.8% of adults age 25 and over in Sayreville, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sayreville, New Jersey?

About 5.3% of people in Sayreville, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sayreville, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Sayreville, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,359 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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

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