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Somerset County

New Jersey · 297,490 residents · 301.867 sq mi
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Somerset County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $76,933. Population has grown 24% since 1990. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $222,400. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents. Households here earn about 40% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
297,490
+24%since 1990
from 240,279 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
986 / sq mi
+24%since 1990
from 796 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.2
+7%since 1990
from 34.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
229K262K295K328K361K1990201020202024Somerset County
2024350K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,933
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $55,519 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,970
+51%since 1990
from $25,111 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
3.8%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$222,400
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $194,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$898
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $719 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
77.2%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 75.5% in 1990
22.8% rent
Afford Score
2.9
−18%since 1990
from 3.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic88%(211,450)
Black6.1%(14,641)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(10,188)
Asian4.4%(10,553)
Diversity Score35%(84,167)
2000
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(220,584)
Black7.3%(21,571)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(25,811)
Asian8.4%(24,870)
Diversity Score51.5%(153,274)
Diversity Score
52
+47%since 1990
from 35 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.5%
+8.2 ptssince 1990
from 38.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.6%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 86.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
19.1%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 15.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
−12%since 1990
from 24.3 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 Somerset County to nearby counties

SOMERSET COUNTY VS
Middlesex County
Income$111,549+45%
Home value$462,900+108%
Population883,335+148%
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SOMERSET COUNTY VS
Hunterdon County
Income$141,715+84%
Home value$517,200+133%
Population131,781−63%
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SOMERSET COUNTY VS
Union County
Income$103,202+34%
Home value$529,200+138%
Population601,863+69%
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SOMERSET COUNTY VS
Mercer County
Income$100,645+31%
Home value$377,700+70%
Population399,289+12%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Somerset County, New Jersey?

Somerset County, New Jersey has about 297,490 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Somerset County, New Jersey earns about $76,933 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Somerset County, New Jersey expensive?

In Somerset County, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $222,400, and the typical rent is about $898 a month.

How educated are people in Somerset County, New Jersey?

About 46.5% of adults age 25 and over in Somerset County, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 3.8% of people in Somerset County, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Somerset County, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Somerset County, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 57,211 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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