Middlesex County, NJ

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Population

829,685

1.56% decline

Poverty Rate

8.58%


Median Age

38.7


Median Household Income

$88,217

3.37% growth

Number of Employees

414,736

0.786% decline

Median Property Value

$352,300

3.4% growth

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About

In 2018, Middlesex County, NJ had a population of 830k people with a median age of 38.7 and a median household income of $88,217. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Middlesex County, NJ declined from 842,798 to 829,685, a -1.56% decrease and its median household income grew from $85,337 to $88,217, a 3.37% increase.

The population of Middlesex County, NJ is 42% White Alone, 24.3% Asian Alone, and 21.6% Hispanic or Latino. 46.2% of the people in Middlesex County, NJ speak a non-English language, and 86.6% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Middlesex County, NJ are Rutgers University-New Brunswick (12,873 degrees awarded in 2017), Middlesex County College (1,553 degrees), and American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education (369 degrees).

The median property value in Middlesex County, NJ is $352,300, and the homeownership rate is 62.9%. Most people in Middlesex County, NJ commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 34.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Middlesex County, NJ is 2 cars per household.

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COVID-19

Total Confirmed Cases by Date

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Impact on Employment

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Community Mobility

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Economy

The economy of Middlesex County, NJ employs 415k people. The largest industries in Middlesex County, NJ are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (49,473 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (47,002 people), and Retail Trade (45,706 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($91,892), Utilities ($89,494), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($82,260).

Median household income in Middlesex County, NJ is $88,217. Males in Middlesex County, NJ have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $65,578. The income inequality in Middlesex County, NJ (measured using the Gini index) is 0.493, which is higher than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$88,217

2018 value

± $3,450

3.37%

1 Year Growth

± 4.38%

Households in Middlesex County, NJ have a median annual income of $88,217, which is more than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $85,337 in 2017, which represents a 3.37% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$89,489

Average Male Salary

± $1,731

$65,578

Average Female Salary

± $1,240

In 2018, full-time male employees in New Jersey made 1.36 times more than female employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $86,392 ± $3,381

  2. White

    $72,755 ± $1,266

  3. Two or More Races

    $54,823 ± $4,874

In 2018 the highest paid race/ethnicity of New Jersey workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.19 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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Wage Distribution

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

0.493

2018 Wage GINI

0.493

2017 Wage GINI

In 2018, the income inequality in New Jersey was 0.493 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0656% decline from 2017 to 2018, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even.

The 2018 the GINI for New Jersey was higher than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New Jersey in comparison to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 14.09

  2. Census Tract 66.06

  3. Census Tract 79.11

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Middlesex County, NJ was Census Tract 14.09 with a value of $167,599, followed by Census Tract 66.06 and Census Tract 79.11, with respective values of $159,926 and $153,625.

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

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

8.58% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Middlesex County, NJ (69.3k out of 807k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 18 - 24.

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.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    44,253 ± 1,626

  2. Hispanic

    29,213 ± 1,286

  3. Asian

    9,783 ± 743

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

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.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

415k

2018 Value

± 10,588

-0.786%

1 Year decline

± 3.6%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Middlesex County, NJ declined at a rate of -0.786%, from 418k employees to 415k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Middlesex County, NJ, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (48,368 people), Management Occupations (46,600 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (39,858 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Middlesex County, NJ.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Middlesex County, NJ, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (48,368 people), Management Occupations (46,600 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (39,858 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Middlesex County, NJ has an unusually high number of residents working as Computer & Mathematical Occupations (2.47 times higher than expected), Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (1.9 times), and Material Moving Occupations (1.36 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Middlesex County, NJ, by median earnings, are Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($100,330), Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($94,844), and Management Occupations ($92,075).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

415k

2018 Value

± 10,588

-0.786%

1 Year decline

± 3.6%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Middlesex County, NJ declined at a rate of -0.786%, from 418k employees to 415k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Middlesex County, NJ, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (49,473 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (47,002 people), and Retail Trade (45,706 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.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Middlesex County, NJ, by number of employees, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (49,473 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (47,002 people), and Retail Trade (45,706 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Middlesex County, NJ has an unusually high number of Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1.58 times higher than expected), Wholesale Trade (1.53 times), and Finance & Insurance (1.52 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Middlesex County, NJ, by median earnings, are Finance & Insurance ($91,892), Utilities ($89,494), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($82,260).

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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

  1. Pharmaceuticals

    $55.9B

  2. Electronics

    $42.1B

  3. Mixed freight

    $38.2B

In 2015, the top outbound New Jersey product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $55.9B, followed by Electronics ($42.1B) and Mixed freight ($38.2B).

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

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$517B

2020 Value

$734B

Projected 2045 Value

42% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Jersey trade was $517B. This is expected to increase 42% to $734B by 2045.

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

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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

  1. New York

    $79.3B

  2. Pennsylvania

    $54.2B

  3. California

    $17.9B

In 2015, the top outbound New Jersey domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $79.3B, followed by Pennsylvania with $54.2B and California and $17.9B.

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

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Health

92.9% of the population of Middlesex County, NJ has health coverage, with 59% on employee plans, 12.4% on Medicaid, 10.9% on Medicare, 10.2% on non-group plans, and 0.363% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the county of Middlesex County, NJ was $8,859 in 2014. This is a 4.91% increase from the previous year ($8,444).

Primary care physicians in Middlesex County, NJ see 1064 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.14% increase from the previous year (1052 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1167 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 627 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Salem County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (12.1%). Additionally, Cumberland County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (34.7%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,064 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Middlesex County, NJ see an average of 1,064 patients per year. This represents a 1.14% increase from the previous year (1,052 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.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

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Health Care Spending

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$8,859

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$5,081

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,049

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$12,614

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in New Jersey (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.91%, from $8,444 to $8,859.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

7.11%

Uninsured

59%

Employer Coverage

12.4%

Medicaid

10.9%

Medicare

10.2%

Non-Group

0.363%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Middlesex County, NJ declined by 0.805% from 7.17% to 7.11%.

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.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Salem County

    12.1% prevalence

  2. Cumberland County

    11.7% prevalence

  3. Atlantic County

    11.7% prevalence

Salem County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in New Jersey, at 12.1%.

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Diversity

Middlesex County, NJ is home to a population of 830k people, from which 86.6% are citizens. As of 2017, 32.3% of Middlesex County, NJ residents were born outside of the country (273k people).

The ethnic composition of the population of Middlesex County, NJ is composed of 348k White Alone residents (42%), 202k Asian Alone residents (24.3%), 179k Hispanic or Latino residents (21.6%), 78.5k Black or African American Alone residents (9.46%), 16.9k Two or More Races residents (2.03%), 3.01k Some Other Race Alone residents (0.362%), 1.8k American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.217%), and 616 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0.0742%).

The most common foreign languages spoken in Middlesex County, NJ are Spanish (140,357 speakers), Gujarati (32,436 speakers), and Hindi (25,220 speakers).

Age

Age by Nativity

32

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.6

45

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 0.5

In 2018, the median age of all people in Middlesex County, NJ was 38.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 32, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 45. But people in Middlesex County, NJ are getting getting older. In 2017, the average age of all Middlesex County, NJ residents was 38.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

32.3%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

273k people

31.9%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

267k people

As of 2017, 32.3% of Middlesex County, NJ residents (273k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Middlesex County, NJ was 31.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. India

    260,034 ± 12,336 people

  2. Dominican Republic

    194,328 ± 10,704 people

  3. Mexico

    107,599 ± 8,005 people

In 2018, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Jersey was India, the natal country of 260,034 New Jersey residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 194,328 and Mexico with 107,599.

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Citizenship

86.6%

2018 Citizenship

84.3%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 86.6% of Middlesex County, NJ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Middlesex County, NJ was 84.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    348k ± 1.69k

  2. Asian Alone

    202k ± 2.61k

  3. Hispanic or Latino

    179k ± 10.4k

In 2018, there were 1.73 times more White Alone residents (348k people) in Middlesex County, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 202k Asian Alone and 179k Hispanic or Latino residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

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Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

  1. Spanish

    140,357 speakers (18%)

  2. Gujarati

    32,436 speakers (4.15%)

  3. Hindi

    25,220 speakers (3.23%)

46.2% of Middlesex County, NJ citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is higher than the national average of 21.9%. In 2018, the most common non-English language spoken in Middlesex County, NJ was Spanish. 18% of the overall population of Middlesex County, NJ are native Spanish speakers. 4.15% speak Gujarati and 3.23% speak Spanish, the next two most common languages.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    8,440 ± 1,345

  2. Gulf War (2001-)

    3,523 ± 1,121

  3. Korea

    3,113 ± 735

Middlesex County, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.4 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2017, universities in Middlesex County, NJ awarded 16,319 degrees. The student population of Middlesex County, NJ is skewed towards women, with 29,876 male students and 34,539 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Middlesex County, NJ are White (6,712 and 45.1%), followed by Asian (3,213 and 21.6%), Hispanic or Latino (2,413 and 16.2%), and Black or African American (1,600 and 10.8%).

The largest universities in Middlesex County, NJ by number of degrees awarded are Rutgers University-New Brunswick (12,873 and 78.9%), Middlesex County College (1,553 and 9.52%), and American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education (369 and 2.26%).

The most popular majors in Middlesex County, NJ are Social Work (767 and 4.7%), General Psychology (627 and 3.84%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (557 and 3.41%).

The median tuition costs in Middlesex County, NJ are $11,700 for private four year colleges, and $11,619 and $27,560 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

  1. General Psychology

    555 degrees awarded

  2. Kinesiology & Exercise Science

    385 degrees awarded

  3. Registered Nursing

    383 degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Middlesex County, NJ was General Psychology with 555 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

  1. Rutgers University-New Brunswick

    12,873 degrees awarded

  2. Middlesex County College

    1,553 degrees awarded

  3. American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education

    369 degrees awarded

$11,619

Median In-State Public

$11,700

Median Private

In 2017, the Middlesex County, NJ institution with the largest number of graduating students was Rutgers University-New Brunswick with 12,873 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

7,049

Degrees Awarded to Men

9,270

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 7,049 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Middlesex County, NJ, which is 0.76 times less than the 9,270 female students who received degrees in the same year.

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    6,712 degrees awarded

  2. Asian

    3,213 degrees awarded

  3. Hispanic or Latino

    2,413 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Middlesex County, NJ were to White students. These 6,712 degrees mean that there were 2.09 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 3,213 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Middlesex County, NJ was $352,300 in 2018, which is 1.53 times larger than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $340,700 to $352,300, a 3.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Middlesex County, NJ is 62.9%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Middlesex County, NJ have an average commute time of 34.9 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Middlesex County, NJ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$352,300

2018 Median

± $4,937

$340,700

2017 Median

± $4,898

In 2018, the median property value in Middlesex County, NJ grew to to $352,300 from the previous year's value of $340,700.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Middlesex County, NJ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Middlesex County, NJ the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

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Household Income

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$88,217

Median Household Income

± $3,450

285k

Number of Households

± 8,808

In 2018, the median household income of the 285k households in Middlesex County, NJ grew to $88,217 from the previous year's value of $85,337.

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.

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Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Middlesex County, NJ 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.

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Rent vs Own

62.9%

2018 Homeownership

63.7%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 62.9% of the housing units in Middlesex County, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 63.7%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Middlesex County, NJ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

34.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Middlesex County, NJ have a longer commute time (34.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.7 minutes). Additionally, 8.56% of the workforce in Middlesex County, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    70.8%

  2. Public Transit

    11.3%

  3. Carpooled

    10.2%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Middlesex County, NJ was Drove Alone (70.8%), followed by those who Public Transit (11.3%) and those who Carpooled (10.2%).

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.

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Transportation

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, followed by 1 car.

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