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Middlesex County

New Jersey · 863,162 residents · 309.247 sq mi
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Middlesex County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $91,731. Population has grown 15% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $351,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
863,162
+15%since 2000
from 750,162 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,791 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 2,426 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+9%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
652K712K772K831K891K1990201020202024Middlesex County
2024871K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,731
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,446 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,933
+54%since 2000
from $26,535 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$351,400
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $164,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,495
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $845 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
38.2% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+43%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.9%(464,537)
Black8.6%(64,435)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(101,940)
Asian13.8%(103,788)
Other0%
Diversity Score69.2%(518,851)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic38.6%(333,158)
Black9.1%(78,719)
Hispanic / Latino22.4%(193,687)
Asian26.4%(227,973)
Other2.8%(23,964)
Diversity Score89.8%(774,842)
Segregation Score36.9%(318,230)
Diversity Score
90
+30%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
37
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 33.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.3 min
+48%since 2000
from 23.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.6%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
32.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−80.2 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Middlesex County, New Jersey?

Middlesex County, New Jersey has about 863,162 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Middlesex County, New Jersey earns about $91,731 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 $351,400, and the typical rent is about $1,495 a month.

How educated are people in Middlesex County, New Jersey?

About 44.4% 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 8.7% 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 191,382 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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