Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ

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2023 Population

117,567

0.636% 1-year growth

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

US Senator

Andy Kim

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

41.1

0.489% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

6.32%

0.986% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$125,612

3.77% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$447,200

5.35% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

58,692

1.26% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ had a population of 118k people with a median age of 41.1 and a median household income of $125,612. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ grew from 116,824 to 117,567, a 0.636% increase and its median household income grew from $121,051 to $125,612, a 3.77% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ are Asian (Non-Hispanic) (33.1%), White (Non-Hispanic) (32%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (14.3%), Other (Hispanic) (8.61%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (4.4%).

47.5% of the households in Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, 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.

86.5% of the residents in Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ are American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education (351 degrees awarded in 2022), Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield (210 degrees), and Innovate Salon Academy (166 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ was $447,200, and the homeownership rate was 72.7%.

Most people in Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ was 2 cars per household.

Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ borders Middlesex County (North Central)--Metuchen & South Edison PUMA, NJ, Middlesex County (Northeast)--Carteret & North Woodbridge PUMA, NJ, Middlesex County (Central)--New Brunswick & Highland Park PUMA, NJ, Somerset County (South) PUMA, NJ, Somerset County (Central)--Bridgewater, Somerville & North Plainfield PUMA, NJ, Union County (Southwest)--Plainfield & Westfield PUMA, NJ, and Union County (Southeast)--Linden, Rahway & Roselle PUMA, NJ.

United States New Jersey

Population & Diversity

Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ is home to a population of 118k people, from which 86.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 35.8% of Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ residents were born outside of the country (42k people).

In 2023, there were 1.03 times more Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents (38.9k people) in Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 37.7k White (Non-Hispanic) and 16.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ are Spanish (14,516 households), Gujarati (8,424 households), and Hindi (4,813 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

59,806

Women

51.1%

57,164

Men

48.9%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 116,970 inhabitants, with 48.9% men, and 51.1% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

86.5%

2023 Citizenship

87%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 86.5% of Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ was 87%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ

Asian (Non-Hispanic)
38.9k ± 1.9k
White (Non-Hispanic)
37.7k ± 2.14k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
16.8k ± 1.48k

17%

Hispanic Population

20k people

17% of the people in Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ are hispanic (20k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
17,525 ± 2,997 people
China
2,544 ± 1,225 people
Philippines
2,148 ± 1,127 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ was India, the natal country of 17,525 Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ residents, followed by China with 2,544 and Philippines with 2,148.

Foreign-Born Population

35.8%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

42k people

36%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

42.1k people

As of 2023, 35.8% of Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ residents (42k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ was 36%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
14,516 households (13%)
Gujarati
8,424 households (7.55%)
Hindi
4,813 households (4.32%)

47.5% of the households in Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 22%. 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.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ was Spanish. 13% of the households in Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
952 ± 226
Gulf War (2001-)
744 ± 246
Gulf War (1990s)
256 ± 125

Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.28 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ employs 58.7k people. The largest industries in Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ are Elementary & secondary schools (3,153 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,953 people), and Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing (2,739 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($186,979), Air transportation ($186,537), and Data processing, hosting & related services ($174,723).

Males in Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $77,818. The income inequality in Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ (measured using the Gini index) is 0.442, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

25,652

Women

46.5%

29,572

Men

53.5%

The workforce of Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ in 2020 was 55,224 people, with 46.5% woman, and 53.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ.

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Occupations

58.7k

2022 Value

−1.26%

1 Year decline

± −1.26%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ declined at a rate of −1.26%, from 59.4k employees to 58.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ, are Software developers (2,076 people), Other managers (1,915 people), and Registered nurses (1,858 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

58.7k

2022 Value

−1.26%

1 Year decline

± −1.26%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ declined at a rate of −1.26%, from 59.4k employees to 58.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,153 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,953 people), and Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing (2,739 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ, though some of these residents may live in Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$74,601

Median earning men ± $4,139

$51,570

Median earning women ± $2,324

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($141,510), Information ($129,451), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($89,753).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($93,201), Information ($79,728), and Public Administration ($72,564).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.27%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.24M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 2.27% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 16.5%.

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

Education

In 2022, universities in Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ awarded 868 degrees. The student population of Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 496 male students and 831 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ are White (302 and 35.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (239 and 28.1%), Black or African American (199 and 23.4%), and Asian (67 and 7.86%).

The largest universities in Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ by number of degrees awarded are American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education (351 and 40.4%), Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield (210 and 24.2%), and Innovate Salon Academy (166 and 19.1%).

The most popular majors in Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ are Welding Technology (128 and 14.7%), Phlebotamy Technician (128 and 14.7%), and General Business (99 and 11.4%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 1,327 students enrolled in Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ, 37.4% men and 62.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 434 records, of which 71.4% were women and 28.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Welding Technology
128 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
73 degrees awarded
Medium or Heavy Vehicle & Truck Technology
54 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ was Welding Technology with 128 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education
351 degrees awarded
Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield
210 degrees awarded
Innovate Salon Academy
166 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education with 351 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 280 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ, which is 0.476 times less than the 588 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 302 degrees mean that there were 1.26 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 239 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

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($13,320) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($195) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private for-profit, 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

Measure

In 2022, 1.05% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.52% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ in 2022 were Bachelors Degree (25k), High School or Equivalent (21.3k), and Some college (16.2k).

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 (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ was $447,200 in 2023, which is 1.47 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $424,500 to $447,200, a 5.35% increase. The homeownership rate in Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ is 72.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ have an average commute time of 30.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ is $125,612. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ was Bergen County (Central)--Ridgewood Village, Glen Rock & Westwood PUMA, NJ with a value of $192,020, followed by Essex County (Southwest)--West Orange & Livingston PUMA, NJ and Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, with respective values of $175,885 and $174,167.

Housing

Property

$447,200

Median Property Value 2023

±$5,731

$29,097

Median Property Taxes

±$1,002

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 (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.7%

Homeownership

2023

63.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 72.7% of the housing units in Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 73.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ was Bergen County (Central)--Ridgewood Village, Glen Rock & Westwood PUMA, NJ with a value of $192,020, followed by Essex County (Southwest)--West Orange & Livingston PUMA, NJ and Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, with respective values of $175,885 and $174,167.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, 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.

$125,612

Median Household Income

± $3,405

40k

Number of Households

± 1,498

In 2023, the median household income of the 40k households in Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ grew to $125,612 from the previous year's value of $121,051.

The following chart displays the households in Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, 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

0.442

2022 Wage GINI in Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ

0.441

2021 Wage GINI in Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ

In 2022, the income inequality in Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ was 0.442 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.23% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (69.7%)
Worked At Home (15.2%)
Carpooled (7.81%)

In 2023, 69.7% of workers in Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.2%) and those who carpooled to work (7.81%).

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

30.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ have a longer commute time (30.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 4.51% of the workforce in Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, 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 (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, 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 (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.32% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ (7.39k out of 117k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ is Hispanic, followed by Asian and White.

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.

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.

Health

94.2% of the population of Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ has health coverage, with 60.9% on employee plans, 10.4% on Medicaid, 12.4% on Medicare, 10.4% on non-group plans, and 0.102% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New Jersey see 1181 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.854% increase from the previous year (1171 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1168 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 370 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

1,181 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Jersey

Primary care physicians in New Jersey see an average of 1,181 patients per year. This represents a 0.854% increase from the previous year (1,171 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.4% under 18 years, 19.2% between 18 and 34 years, 42.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.3% 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

5.84%

Uninsured

60.9%

Employer Coverage

10.4%

Medicaid

12.4%

Medicare

10.4%

Non-Group

0.102%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ grew by 4.63% from 5.58% to 5.84%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Middlesex County (Northwest)--North Piscataway & South Plainfield PUMA, NJ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.