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Sewaren

New Jersey · 2,885 residents · 1.222 sq mi
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Sewaren is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $95,505. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $314,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,885
+4%since 2000
from 2,780 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,361 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 2,275 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+12%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Sewaren
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,505
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,381 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,222
+51%since 2000
from $24,681 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
65.5%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food7.4%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$314,800
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $151,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,462
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $721 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
25.3% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+36%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic50.3%(1,451)
Black10.4%(299)
Hispanic / Latino30.9%(892)
Asian5%(145)
Other0.6%(16)
Diversity Score77.1%(2,224)
Diversity Score
77
+81%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.4%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+57%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.1%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 90.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 74.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.5%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
17.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−82.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sewaren, New Jersey?

Sewaren, New Jersey has about 2,885 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sewaren, New Jersey earns about $95,505 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 $314,800, and the typical rent is about $1,462 a month.

How educated are people in Sewaren, New Jersey?

About 33.4% 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 352 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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