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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Sewaren

New Jersey · 2,780 residents · 1.222 sq mi
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Sewaren is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $62,381. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $151,100. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,780
+10%since 1990
from 2,533 in 1990
1990 – 2024
2,275 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 2,073 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.7
+11%since 1990
from 34.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Sewaren
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$62,381
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,500 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$24,681
+47%since 1990
from $16,825 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.5%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$151,100
−25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $152,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$721
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $633 in 1990
US average: $602
80.4%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 79.9% in 1990
19.6% rent
2.4
−32%since 1990
from 3.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(2,362)
Black1.9%(48)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(188)
Asian1.8%(46)
Diversity Score30%(761)
2000
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(2,204)
Black5.3%(146)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(266)
Asian4.7%(130)
Diversity Score42.7%(1,186)
43
+42%since 1990
from 30 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.1%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 12.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.5%
+10.4 ptssince 1990
from 74.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.9%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.8 min
−6%since 1990
from 21.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sewaren, New Jersey?

Sewaren, New Jersey has about 2,780 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Sewaren, New Jersey earns about $62,381 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 $151,100, and the typical rent is about $721 a month.

How educated are people in Sewaren, New Jersey?

About 17.1% 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 3.5% of people in Sewaren, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sewaren, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Sewaren, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 247 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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