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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Somerset

New Jersey · 22,070 residents · 6.329 sq mi
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Somerset is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $51,896. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $163,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents. Households here earn about 27% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.6
US median: 33.0
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

22,070
−4%vs 2000
vs 23,040 in 2000
1990 – 2024
3,487 / sq mi
−4%vs 2000
vs 3,640 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.6
−3%vs 2000
vs 35.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$51,896
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $65,831 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$19,879
−26%vs 2000
vs $26,798 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.6%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$163,300
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $167,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$658
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $870 in 2000
US average: $450
70.1%
+2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.7% in 2000
29.9% rent
3.1
+24%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic39.4%(9,067)
Black37.6%(8,666)
Hispanic / Latino12%(2,764)
Asian8.2%(1,891)
Other0%
Diversity Score83%(19,117)
1990
White, non-Hispanic56.3%(12,415)
Black34.9%(7,692)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(1,399)
Asian5.9%(1,302)
Other3%(661)
Diversity Score75.7%(16,699)
76
−9%vs 2000
vs 83 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

34.4%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 36.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
82.6%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
13.9%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.6 min
+15%vs 2000
vs 20.5 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 Somerset, New Jersey?

Somerset, New Jersey has about 22,070 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Somerset, New Jersey earns about $51,896 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Somerset, New Jersey expensive?

In Somerset, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $163,300, and the typical rent is about $658 a month.

How educated are people in Somerset, New Jersey?

About 34.4% of adults age 25 and over in Somerset, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Somerset, New Jersey?

About 4.6% of people in Somerset, 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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