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Somerville

New Jersey · 12,423 residents · 2.338 sq mi
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Somerville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,237. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $158,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,423
+7%since 1990
from 11,632 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,314 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 4,975 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.6
+4%since 1990
from 34.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K13K13K14K1990201020202024Somerville
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,237
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,667 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,310
+31%since 1990
from $17,804 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.7%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,200
−25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $161,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$822
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $680 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
48.6%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 49.5% in 1990
51.4% rent
Afford Score
3.1
−24%since 1990
from 4.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(9,385)
Black11.9%(1,380)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(921)
Asian3.9%(456)
Diversity Score52.6%(6,124)
2000
White, non-Hispanic60.6%(7,532)
Black12.5%(1,548)
Hispanic / Latino17%(2,112)
Asian7.3%(909)
Diversity Score70%(8,698)
Diversity Score
70
+33%since 1990
from 53 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.5%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 24.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.9%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 78.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 9.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
−11%since 1990
from 18.0 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 Somerville, New Jersey?

Somerville, New Jersey has about 12,423 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Somerville, New Jersey earns about $51,237 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 $158,200, and the typical rent is about $822 a month.

How educated are people in Somerville, New Jersey?

About 31.5% 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 7.7% 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 791 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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