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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

South Bound Brook

New Jersey · 4,492 residents · 0.645 sq mi
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South Bound Brook is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,984. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $135,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,492
+7%since 1990
from 4,185 in 1990
1990 – 2025
6,964 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 6,488 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.1
+7%since 1990
from 32.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024South Bound Brook
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,984
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,327 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,131
+24%since 1990
from $17,052 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.7%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$135,200
−28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $142,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$818
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $697 in 1990
US average: $602
58.4%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 59.3% in 1990
41.6% rent
2.8
−20%since 1990
from 3.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(3,541)
Black8.9%(373)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(283)
Asian1.6%(67)
Diversity Score44.8%(1,876)
2000
White, non-Hispanic63.4%(2,846)
Black7.7%(345)
Hispanic / Latino22.9%(1,028)
Asian4.1%(184)
Diversity Score65%(2,919)
65
+45%since 1990
from 45 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.8%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 16.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.5%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 74.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.6%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.1 min
−21%since 1990
from 20.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Bound Brook, New Jersey?

South Bound Brook, New Jersey has about 4,492 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in South Bound Brook, New Jersey?

The typical household in South Bound Brook, New Jersey earns about $48,984 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Bound Brook, New Jersey expensive?

In South Bound Brook, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $135,200, and the typical rent is about $818 a month.

How educated are people in South Bound Brook, New Jersey?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in South Bound Brook, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Bound Brook, New Jersey?

About 6.7% of people in South Bound Brook, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Bound Brook, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, South Bound Brook, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 307 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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