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Somerville

New Jersey · 12,346 residents · 2.338 sq mi
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Somerville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,842. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $336,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,346
−1%since 2000
from 12,423 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,281 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 5,314 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.1
+1%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K13K13K14K1990201020202024Somerville
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,842
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,237 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,274
+77%since 2000
from $23,310 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.6%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$336,600
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $158,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,424
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $822 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
43.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 48.6% in 2000
56.4% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+26%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.2%(6,073)
Black9.7%(1,201)
Hispanic / Latino25.2%(3,113)
Asian11.6%(1,433)
Other2.5%(308)
Diversity Score82.4%(10,170)
Diversity Score
82
+18%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.0%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 31.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+55%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 71.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.8%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Female
48.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Foreign born
25.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−78.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Somerville, New Jersey?

Somerville, New Jersey has about 12,346 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Somerville, New Jersey earns about $86,842 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 $336,600, and the typical rent is about $1,424 a month.

How educated are people in Somerville, New Jersey?

About 46.0% 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.

Has Somerville, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Somerville, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 714 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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