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Somerset County

New Jersey · 323,444 residents · 301.867 sq mi
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Somerset County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $97,440. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $431,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents. Households here earn about 40% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
323,444
+9%since 2000
from 297,490 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,071 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 986 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.2
+8%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
229K262K295K328K361K1990201020202024Somerset County
2024350K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,440
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,933 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,067
+24%since 2000
from $37,970 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
62.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services11.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$431,200
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $222,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,295
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $898 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.6%
−18.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
23.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+53%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(220,584)
Black7.3%(21,571)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(25,811)
Asian8.4%(24,870)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.5%(153,274)
2010
White, non-Hispanic62.4%(201,849)
Black8.5%(27,480)
Hispanic / Latino13%(42,091)
Asian14.1%(45,473)
Other1.6%(5,320)
Diversity Score70.4%(227,640)
Diversity Score
70
+37%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 46.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
21.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
+46%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
51.4%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
22.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.4%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Somerset County, New Jersey?

Somerset County, New Jersey has about 323,444 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Somerset County, New Jersey earns about $97,440 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 $431,200, and the typical rent is about $1,295 a month.

How educated are people in Somerset County, New Jersey?

About 49.8% 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 3.6% 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 83,165 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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