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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Watchung

New Jersey · 5,110 residents · 6.016 sq mi
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Watchung is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $79,129. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $390,700. With a median age of 43.1, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 93% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 33.0
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,110
−9%vs 2000
vs 5,613 in 2000
1990 – 2025
849 / sq mi
−9%vs 2000
vs 933 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
43.1
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 43.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Watchung
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$79,129
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $101,944 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$38,936
−34%vs 2000
vs $58,653 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.2%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$390,700
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $436,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$975
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $854 in 2000
US average: $450
92.9%
+11.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.1% in 2000
7.1% rent
4.9
+15%vs 2000
vs 4.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(4,615)
Black3.4%(189)
Hispanic / Latino3%(168)
Asian9.9%(553)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.3%(2,036)
1990
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(4,797)
Black0.9%(48)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(64)
Asian5.2%(265)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17.2%(879)
17
−53%vs 2000
vs 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

49.1%
−8.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 57.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
92.8%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 93.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
23.0%
−8.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 31.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.8 min
+32%vs 2000
vs 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Watchung, New Jersey?

Watchung, New Jersey has about 5,110 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Watchung, New Jersey earns about $79,129 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Watchung, New Jersey expensive?

In Watchung, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $390,700, and the typical rent is about $975 a month.

How educated are people in Watchung, New Jersey?

About 49.1% of adults age 25 and over in Watchung, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Watchung, New Jersey?

About 3.2% of people in Watchung, 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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