Middlesex County, NJ

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2021 Population

858,770

4.09% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Menendez

Democratic Party

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

39.1

0.256% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

8.38%

3.37% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$96,883

5.62% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$362,900

3.27% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

427,105

4.64% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Middlesex County, NJ had a population of 859k people with a median age of 39.1 and a median household income of $96,883. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Middlesex County, NJ grew from 825,015 to 858,770, a 4.09% increase and its median household income grew from $91,731 to $96,883, a 5.62% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Middlesex County, NJ are White (Non-Hispanic) (40.9%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (24.6%), White (Hispanic) (10.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.44%), and Other (Hispanic) (6.32%).

None of the households in Middlesex County, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

86.1% of the residents in Middlesex County, NJ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Middlesex County, NJ are Rutgers University-New Brunswick (13,381 degrees awarded in 2021), Middlesex College (1,873 degrees), and American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education (341 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Middlesex County, NJ was $362,900, and the homeownership rate was 63.9%.

Most people in Middlesex County, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 33.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Middlesex County, NJ was 2 cars per household.

Middlesex County, NJ borders Mercer County, NJ, Monmouth County, NJ, Somerset County, NJ, Union County, NJ, and Richmond County, NY.

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Population & Diversity

Middlesex County, NJ is home to a population of 859k people, from which 86.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 33.4% of Middlesex County, NJ residents were born outside of the country (287k people).

In 2021, there were 1.67 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (352k people) in Middlesex County, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 211k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 89.8k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

86.1%

2021 Citizenship

86.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 86.1% of Middlesex County, NJ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Middlesex County, NJ was 86.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Middlesex County, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Middlesex County, NJ

White (Non-Hispanic)
352k ± 1.28k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
211k ± 1.26k
White (Hispanic)
89.8k ± 3.95k

21.8%

Hispanic Population

187k people

21.8% of the people in Middlesex County, NJ are hispanic (187k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Middlesex County, NJ as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for New Jersey.

Most Common Origin

India
274,332 ± 12,667 people
Dominican Republic
200,128 ± 10,864 people
Mexico
106,059 ± 7,950 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Jersey was India, the natal country of 274,332 New Jersey residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 200,128 and Mexico with 106,059.

Foreign-Born Population

33.4%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

287k people

32.9%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

271k people

As of 2021, 33.4% of Middlesex County, NJ residents (287k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Middlesex County, NJ was 32.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Middlesex County, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
8,503 ± 542
Gulf War (2001-)
3,892 ± 622
Korea
2,553 ± 301

Middlesex County, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.18 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Middlesex County, NJ employs 427k people. The largest industries in Middlesex County, NJ are Health Care & Social Assistance (52,956 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (51,443 people), and Retail Trade (44,546 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($106,411), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($94,968), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($91,769).

Males in New Jersey have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $71,703. The income inequality in New Jersey (measured using the Gini index) is 0.49, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

427k

2021 Value

± 5,251

4.64%

1 Year growth

± 1.67%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Middlesex County, NJ grew at a rate of 4.64%, from 408k employees to 427k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Middlesex County, NJ, are Management Occupations (50,331 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (49,608 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (37,142 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Middlesex County, NJ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Jersey (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

427k

2021 Value

± 5,251

4.64%

1 Year growth

± 1.67%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Middlesex County, NJ grew at a rate of 4.64%, from 408k employees to 427k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Middlesex County, NJ, are Health Care & Social Assistance (52,956 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (51,443 people), and Retail Trade (44,546 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Middlesex County, NJ, though some of these residents may live in Middlesex County, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$64,731

Median earning men ± $1,342

$43,602

Median earning women ± $707

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($117,799), Information ($98,284), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($90,893).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($73,281), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($69,061), and Public Administration ($62,113).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Jersey.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

9,749
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
6,798
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
3,790
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$9.99M
Wholesale Trade
$9.34M
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
$8.03M
Manufacturing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey product (by dollars) was Electronics with $68.4B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($64.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($45.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New Jersey products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$634B

2020 Value in New Jersey

$1.35T

Projected 2050 Value in New Jersey

113% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Jersey trade was $634B. This is expected to increase 113% to $1.35T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New Jersey trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$114B
Pennsylvania
$59.4B
Ohio
$21.2B

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $114B, followed by Pennsylvania with $59.4B and Ohio and $21.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New Jersey shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Middlesex County, NJ went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.682%).

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing the state of New Jersey. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (60.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.3%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.682%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Middlesex County, NJ for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New Jersey

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Bob Menendez

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on January 17, 2006
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jon Corzine, who was elected Governor of New Jersey.

Cory Booker

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on October 31, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Jeffrey Chiesa, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Frank Lautenberg.

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing New Jersey.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Jersey over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New Jersey

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Jersey have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Middlesex County, NJ awarded 16,936 degrees. The student population of Middlesex County, NJ in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 28,763 male students and 35,702 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Middlesex County, NJ are White (6,289 and 41%), followed by Asian (3,683 and 24%), Hispanic or Latino (2,749 and 17.9%), and Black or African American (1,688 and 11%).

The largest universities in Middlesex County, NJ by number of degrees awarded are Rutgers University-New Brunswick (13,381 and 79%), Middlesex College (1,873 and 11.1%), and American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education (341 and 2.01%).

The most popular majors in Middlesex County, NJ are Social Work (784 and 4.63%), General Computer & Information Sciences (782 and 4.62%), and Registered Nursing (633 and 3.74%).

The median tuition costs in Middlesex County, NJ are $11,950 for private four year colleges, and $12,536 and $29,737 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Middlesex County, NJ, the percentage of applicants admitted was 68.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 24.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 64,465 (44.6% men and 55.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 64,465 students enrolled in Middlesex County, NJ, 44.6% men and 55.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 21,633 records, of which 54.3% were women and 45.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Computer & Information Sciences
651 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
563 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
474 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Middlesex County, NJ was General Computer & Information Sciences with 651 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Middlesex County, NJ according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
13,381 degrees awarded
Middlesex College
1,873 degrees awarded
American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education
341 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Rutgers University-New Brunswick with 13,381 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 7,226 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Middlesex County, NJ, which is 0.744 times less than the 9,710 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 6,289 degrees mean that there were 1.71 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 3,683 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($14,392) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,268) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,350) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.05% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.03% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.94M), Bachelors Degree (1.73M), and Some college (1.31M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Middlesex County, NJ was $362,900 in 2021, which is 1.48 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $351,400 to $362,900, a 3.27% increase. The homeownership rate in Middlesex County, NJ is 63.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Middlesex County, NJ have an average commute time of 33.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Middlesex County, NJ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Middlesex County, NJ is $96,883. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Middlesex County, NJ was Census Tract 21.01 with a value of $218,125, followed by Census Tract 84.05 and Census Tract 85.02, with respective values of $201,506 and $198,398.

In 2022, 19.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Middlesex County, NJ. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.444%.

Housing

Property

$362,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,299

$191,463

Median Property Taxes

±$2,669

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Middlesex County, NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Middlesex County, NJ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

63.9%

Homeownership

2021

62%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 63.9% of the housing units in Middlesex County, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 63.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Middlesex County, NJ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 21.01
Census Tract 84.05
Census Tract 85.02

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Middlesex County, NJ was Census Tract 21.01 with a value of $218,125, followed by Census Tract 84.05 and Census Tract 85.02, with respective values of $201,506 and $198,398.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Middlesex County, NJ colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$96,883

Median Household Income

± $1,525

299k

Number of Households

± 4,461

In 2021, the median household income of the 299k households in Middlesex County, NJ grew to $96,883 from the previous year's value of $91,731.

The following chart displays the households in Middlesex County, NJ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Middlesex County, NJ is from New Jersey.

0.49

2021 Wage GINI in New Jersey

0.49

2020 Wage GINI in New Jersey

In 2021, the income inequality in New Jersey was 0.49 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0372% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for New Jersey was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New Jersey in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New Jersey across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (67.6%)
Worked At Home (11.5%)
Carpooled (8.44%)

In 2021, 67.6% of workers in Middlesex County, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.5%) and those who carpooled to work (8.44%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

33.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Middlesex County, NJ have a longer commute time (33.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 7.01% of the workforce in Middlesex County, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Middlesex County, NJ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Middlesex County, NJ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Middlesex County, NJ have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 19.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Middlesex County, NJ. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.444%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

8.38% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Middlesex County, NJ (69.6k out of 831k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Middlesex County, NJ is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 8.3% of the children was living in poverty in Middlesex County, NJ. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.7%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 149 in Middlesex County, NJ. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 37.1 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

93.2% of the population of Middlesex County, NJ has health coverage, with 58.7% on employee plans, 12% on Medicaid, 11.6% on Medicare, 10.5% on non-group plans, and 0.345% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Middlesex County, NJ see 1037 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.9% decrease from the previous year (1068 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1103 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 490 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,037 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Middlesex County, NJ

Primary care physicians in Middlesex County, NJ see an average of 1,037 patients per year. This represents a 2.9% decrease from the previous year (1,068 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Middlesex County, NJ in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.3% under 18 years, 21% between 18 and 34 years, 40.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.8%

Uninsured

58.7%

Employer Coverage

12%

Medicaid

11.6%

Medicare

10.5%

Non-Group

0.345%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Middlesex County, NJ declined by 0.363% from 6.83% to 6.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Middlesex County, NJ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 29.2 in Middlesex County, NJ.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Middlesex County, NJ.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 25.5% in Middlesex County, NJ.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Middlesex County, NJ.

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