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Watchung

New Jersey · 5,801 residents · 6.016 sq mi
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Watchung is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,917. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $721,000. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 62% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,801
+3%since 2000
from 5,613 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
964 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 933 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.9
+9%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Watchung
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$112,917
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,944 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,177
+1%since 2000
from $58,653 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
66.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services16.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration14.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$721,000
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $436,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $854 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.5%
−27.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
17.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.4
+49%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(4,427)
Black3.3%(190)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(307)
Asian12.6%(733)
Other2.1%(122)
Diversity Score49.1%(2,848)
Diversity Score
49
+35%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 57.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 93.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
27.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 31.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+54%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.3 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
3.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
67.4%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
24.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Watchung, New Jersey?

Watchung, New Jersey has about 5,801 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Watchung, New Jersey earns about $112,917 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 $721,000, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Watchung, New Jersey?

About 59.3% 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 2.0% of people in Watchung, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Watchung, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Watchung, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 691 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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