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Somerset

New Jersey · 23,040 residents · 6.329 sq mi
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Somerset is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $65,831. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $167,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,040
+4%since 1990
from 22,070 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,640 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 3,487 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.6
+3%since 1990
from 34.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,831
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,896 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,798
+35%since 1990
from $19,879 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.0%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,000
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $163,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$870
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $658 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
67.7%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 70.1% in 1990
32.3% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−19%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic56.3%(12,415)
Black34.9%(7,692)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(1,399)
Asian5.9%(1,302)
Diversity Score75.7%(16,699)
2000
White, non-Hispanic39.4%(9,067)
Black37.6%(8,666)
Hispanic / Latino12%(2,764)
Asian8.2%(1,891)
Diversity Score83%(19,117)
Diversity Score
83
+10%since 1990
from 76 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.6%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 34.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.0%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 82.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
12.8%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 13.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
−13%since 1990
from 23.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Somerset, New Jersey?

Somerset, New Jersey has about 23,040 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Somerset, New Jersey earns about $65,831 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 $167,000, and the typical rent is about $870 a month.

How educated are people in Somerset, New Jersey?

About 36.6% 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 7.0% of people in Somerset, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Somerset, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Somerset, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 970 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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