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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Somerville

New Jersey · 11,632 residents · 2.338 sq mi
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Somerville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $39,667. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value is $161,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.1
US median: 33.0
More educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

11,632
−6%vs 2000
vs 12,423 in 2000
1990 – 2025
4,975 / sq mi
−6%vs 2000
vs 5,314 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.1
−4%vs 2000
vs 35.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$39,667
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $51,237 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$17,804
−24%vs 2000
vs $23,310 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.7%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$161,000
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $158,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$680
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $822 in 2000
US average: $450
49.5%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 48.6% in 2000
50.5% rent
4.1
+31%vs 2000
vs 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(9,385)
Black11.9%(1,380)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(921)
Asian3.9%(456)
Other3.5%(411)
Diversity Score52.6%(6,124)
53
−25%vs 2000
vs 70 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.5%
−7.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 31.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
78.3%
−3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
9.4%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.0 min
+12%vs 2000
vs 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Somerville, New Jersey?

Somerville, New Jersey has about 11,632 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Somerville, New Jersey earns about $39,667 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 $161,000, and the typical rent is about $680 a month.

How educated are people in Somerville, New Jersey?

About 24.5% 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 5.7% of people in Somerville, 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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