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Watsessing

New Jersey · 8,232 residents · 0.619 sq mi
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Watsessing is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $103,378. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $435,400. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,232
+4%since 2023
from 7,944 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
13,299 / sq mi
+4%since 2023
from 12,834 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
36.4
−4%since 2023
from 37.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
7K8K8K8K8K20202024Watsessing
20248K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,378
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $94,301 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,189
+1%since 2023
from $56,531 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 62.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
−6%since 2023
from 0.457 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food6.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$435,400
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $418,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,026
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,997 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
31.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 32.1% in 2023
68.1% rent
Vacancy rate
1.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 29.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 41.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
−5%since 2023
from 4.4 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic34.4%(2,730)
Black32.4%(2,576)
Hispanic / Latino23.4%(1,861)
Asian5.6%(445)
Other4.2%(332)
Diversity Score89.6%(7,120)
2024
White, non-Hispanic29.5%(2,432)
Black29.6%(2,434)
Hispanic / Latino23.1%(1,901)
Asian7.9%(653)
Other9.9%(812)
Diversity Score94.5%(7,779)
Diversity Score
94
+5%since 2023
from 90 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 54.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 92.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 18.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.6 min
+3%since 2023
from 32.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
49.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 54.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
12.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 16.5% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 19.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 16.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
83.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 81.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 57.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 47.7% in 2023
Female
50.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 52.3% in 2023
Foreign born
29.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 26.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 88.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
64.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 68.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
20.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 19.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Watsessing, New Jersey?

Watsessing, New Jersey has about 8,232 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Watsessing, New Jersey earns about $103,378 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Watsessing, New Jersey expensive?

In Watsessing, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $435,400, and the typical rent is about $2,026 a month.

How educated are people in Watsessing, New Jersey?

About 53.0% of adults age 25 and over in Watsessing, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Watsessing, New Jersey?

About 7.5% of people in Watsessing, 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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