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South Bound Brook

New Jersey · 4,563 residents · 0.645 sq mi
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South Bound Brook is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $78,427. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $302,100. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,563
+2%since 2000
from 4,492 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,074 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 6,964 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.6
+1%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024South Bound Brook
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,427
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,984 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,112
+57%since 2000
from $21,131 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
53.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing7.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$302,100
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $135,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,229
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $818 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.6%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.4% in 2000
38.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
44.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+40%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.4%(2,846)
Black7.7%(345)
Hispanic / Latino22.9%(1,028)
Asian4.1%(184)
Other0%
Diversity Score65%(2,919)
2010
White, non-Hispanic54.2%(2,474)
Black9.4%(429)
Hispanic / Latino27.3%(1,245)
Asian6%(275)
Other1.6%(75)
Diversity Score76%(3,466)
Diversity Score
76
+17%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+54%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.9%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
52.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
23.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.2%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

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

South Bound Brook, New Jersey has about 4,563 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Bound Brook, New Jersey earns about $78,427 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 $302,100, and the typical rent is about $1,229 a month.

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

About 27.7% 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 1.8% 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 378 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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