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Somerville

New Jersey · 14,665 residents (2025 est.) · 2.338 sq mi
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Somerville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $103,760. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $435,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,410
+8%since 2000
from 12,423 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,736 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 5,314 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.9
+1%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:14,665 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K13K13K14K1990201020202024Somerville
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,760
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,237 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,587
+143%since 2000
from $23,310 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.1%
+27.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
+3%since 2010
from 0.369 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$435,700
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $158,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,802
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $822 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
43.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 48.6% in 2000
57.0% rent
Vacancy rate
2.5%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.7%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+36%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.6%(7,532)
Black12.5%(1,548)
Hispanic / Latino17%(2,112)
Asian7.3%(909)
Other0%
Diversity Score70%(8,698)
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.8%(6,950)
Black11.3%(1,517)
Hispanic / Latino21.1%(2,835)
Asian10.8%(1,449)
Other4.9%(659)
Diversity Score82.5%(11,060)
Diversity Score
82
+18%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.7%
+23.2 ptssince 2000
from 31.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.2%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+76%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.1%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 71.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Female
49.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Foreign born
23.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
−51.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2012
from 9.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.5%
−78.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.6%
+9.9 ptssince 2017
from 82.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
66.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2016
from 70.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 18.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Somerville, New Jersey?

Somerville, New Jersey has about 13,410 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Somerville, New Jersey earns about $103,760 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Somerville, New Jersey expensive?

In Somerville, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $435,700, and the typical rent is about $1,802 a month.

How educated are people in Somerville, New Jersey?

About 54.7% of adults age 25 and over in Somerville, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Somerville, New Jersey?

About 5.9% of people in Somerville, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Somerville, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Somerville, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,778 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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