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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Middlesex County

New Jersey · 750,162 residents · 309.247 sq mi
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The short version

Middlesex County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $61,446. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $164,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
750,162
+12%since 1990
from 671,780 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,426 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 2,172 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.7
+6%since 1990
from 33.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
652K712K772K831K891K1990201020202024Middlesex County
2024871K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,446
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,623 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,535
+42%since 1990
from $18,714 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
6.6%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,400
−24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $164,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$845
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $667 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
66.7%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 67.4% in 1990
33.3% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−26%since 1990
from 3.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic82%(550,566)
Black7.9%(52,901)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(58,021)
Asian6.7%(44,783)
Diversity Score51.8%(348,059)
2000
White, non-Hispanic61.9%(464,537)
Black8.6%(64,435)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(101,940)
Asian13.8%(103,788)
Diversity Score69.2%(518,851)
Diversity Score
69
+33%since 1990
from 52 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.0%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 26.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.4%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 79.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
12.5%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
−3%since 1990
from 23.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Middlesex County to nearby counties

MIDDLESEX COUNTY VS
Somerset County
Income$140,374+128%
Home value$552,100+236%
Population356,486−60%
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MIDDLESEX COUNTY VS
Union County
Income$103,202+68%
Home value$529,200+222%
Population601,863−32%
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MIDDLESEX COUNTY VS
Richmond County
Income$98,333+60%
Home value$675,500+311%
Population501,290−43%
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MIDDLESEX COUNTY VS
Monmouth County
Income$124,845+103%
Home value$606,100+269%
Population651,035−26%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Middlesex County, New Jersey?

Middlesex County, New Jersey has about 750,162 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Middlesex County, New Jersey?

The typical household in Middlesex County, New Jersey earns about $61,446 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Middlesex County, New Jersey expensive?

In Middlesex County, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $164,400, and the typical rent is about $845 a month.

How educated are people in Middlesex County, New Jersey?

About 33.0% of adults age 25 and over in Middlesex County, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Middlesex County, New Jersey?

About 6.6% of people in Middlesex County, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Middlesex County, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Middlesex County, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 78,382 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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