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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Sewaren

New Jersey · 2,533 residents · 1.222 sq mi
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Sewaren is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $42,500. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $152,200. Poverty is rare here, at 2.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,533
−9%vs 2000
vs 2,780 in 2000
1990 – 2024
2,073 / sq mi
−9%vs 2000
vs 2,275 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.0
−10%vs 2000
vs 37.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Sewaren
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,500
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $62,381 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$16,825
−32%vs 2000
vs $24,681 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.0%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$152,200
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $151,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$633
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $721 in 2000
US average: $450
79.9%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.4% in 2000
20.1% rent
3.6
+48%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(2,204)
Black5.3%(146)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(266)
Asian4.7%(130)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.7%(1,186)
1990
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(2,362)
Black1.9%(48)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(188)
Asian1.8%(46)
Other3%(77)
Diversity Score30%(761)
30
−30%vs 2000
vs 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.8%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
74.1%
−10.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.5%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.2 min
+7%vs 2000
vs 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Sewaren, New Jersey?

Sewaren, New Jersey has about 2,533 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Sewaren, New Jersey earns about $42,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sewaren, New Jersey expensive?

In Sewaren, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $152,200, and the typical rent is about $633 a month.

How educated are people in Sewaren, New Jersey?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Sewaren, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sewaren, New Jersey?

About 2.0% of people in Sewaren, 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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