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CITY · 2020 ACS

Watsessing

New Jersey · 8,078 residents · 0.619 sq mi
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Watsessing has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,681. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $324,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,078
+7%vs 2021
vs 7,555 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Population density
13,050 / sq mi
+7%vs 2021
vs 12,205 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
Median age
36.3
+4%vs 2021
vs 35.0 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
7K8K8K8K8K20202024Watsessing
20248K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,681
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $72,444 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,904
Unchangedvs 2021
vs $42,950 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.1%
−0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 48.5% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.8%
−2.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 11.1% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$324,700
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $340,500 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,559
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,703 in 2021
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
28.5%
−3.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 32.1% in 2021
71.5% rent
Afford Score
4.5
−5%vs 2021
vs 4.7 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic28.4%(2,148)
Black31.3%(2,363)
Hispanic / Latino30.7%(2,317)
Asian5.1%(388)
Other4.5%(339)
Diversity Score90.3%(6,824)
2020
White, non-Hispanic27.8%(2,245)
Black29.7%(2,401)
Hispanic / Latino29.1%(2,352)
Asian8%(648)
Other3.4%(272)
Diversity Score91.4%(7,387)
Diversity Score
91
+1%vs 2021
vs 90 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.5%
+0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.3% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 92.4% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.3%
−0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 18.0% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.8 min
+4%vs 2021
vs 33.6 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
53.5%
+0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.4% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.9%
−0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 18.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.8% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.7%
−2.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 76.4% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
58.2%
+2.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 55.6% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 47.6% in 2021
Female
52.7%
+0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 52.4% in 2021
Foreign born
19.0%
−2.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 21.6% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.5% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Watsessing, New Jersey?

Watsessing, New Jersey has about 8,078 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Watsessing, New Jersey earns about $72,681 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 $324,700, and the typical rent is about $1,559 a month.

How educated are people in Watsessing, New Jersey?

About 50.5% 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 8.8% 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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