Somerset County, NJ

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Population

331,164

1.27% decline

Median Age

41.7


Median Household Income

$121,378

8.23% growth

Poverty Rate

4.77%


Number of Employees

172,310

1.78% decline

Median Property Value

$436,600

2.75% growth

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Health

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Education

Housing & Living

About

In 2018, Somerset County, NJ had a population of 331k people with a median age of 41.7 and a median household income of $121,378. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Somerset County, NJ declined from 335,432 to 331,164, a -1.27% decrease and its median household income grew from $112,153 to $121,378, a 8.23% increase.

The population of Somerset County, NJ is 55.4% White Alone, 18.5% Asian Alone, and 15% Hispanic or Latino. 31.2% of the people in Somerset County, NJ speak a non-English language, and 91.6% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Somerset County, NJ are Raritan Valley Community College (1,290 degrees awarded in 2017), Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-North Plainfield (90 degrees), and American Institute-Somerset (0 degrees).

The median property value in Somerset County, NJ is $436,600, and the homeownership rate is 76.8%. Most people in Somerset County, NJ commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 30.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Somerset County, NJ is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Somerset County, NJ employs 172k people. The largest industries in Somerset County, NJ are Health Care & Social Assistance (22,504 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (20,421 people), and Manufacturing (19,341 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($133,511), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($126,398), and Information ($109,129).

Median household income in Somerset County, NJ is $121,378. Males in Somerset 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 Somerset County, NJ (measured using the Gini index) is 0.493, which is higher than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$121,378

2018 value

± $6,478

8.23%

1 Year Growth

± 6.79%

Households in Somerset County, NJ have a median annual income of $121,378, 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 $112,153 in 2017, which represents a 8.23% 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 Somerset 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.

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

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 526.01

  2. Census Tract 542.02

  3. Census Tract 539.04

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Somerset County, NJ was Census Tract 526.01 with a value of $222,841, followed by Census Tract 542.02 and Census Tract 539.04, with respective values of $208,259 and $201,964.

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

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 55 - 64

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

4.77% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Somerset County, NJ (15.7k out of 330k 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 55 - 64, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 55 - 64.

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

    9,398 ± 756

  2. Hispanic

    3,684 ± 495

  3. Black

    3,260 ± 570

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

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

172k

2018 Value

± 6,759

-1.78%

1 Year decline

± 5.64%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Somerset County, NJ declined at a rate of -1.78%, from 175k employees to 172k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Somerset County, NJ, are Management Occupations (26,030 people), Sales & Related Occupations (18,756 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (16,794 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Somerset County, NJ.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Somerset County, NJ, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (26,030 people), Sales & Related Occupations (18,756 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (16,794 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Somerset County, NJ has an unusually high number of residents working as Computer & Mathematical Occupations (2.52 times higher than expected), Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (1.91 times), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (1.75 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Somerset County, NJ, by median earnings, are Management Occupations ($121,507), Legal Occupations ($111,886), and Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations ($110,843).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

172k

2018 Value

± 6,759

-1.78%

1 Year decline

± 5.64%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Somerset County, NJ declined at a rate of -1.78%, from 175k employees to 172k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Somerset County, NJ, are Health Care & Social Assistance (22,504 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (20,421 people), and Manufacturing (19,341 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Somerset County, NJ, though some of these residents may live in Somerset 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 Somerset County, NJ, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (22,504 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (20,421 people), and Manufacturing (19,341 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Somerset County, NJ has an unusually high number of Information (2.45 times higher than expected), Wholesale Trade (2.02 times), and Finance & Insurance (1.63 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Somerset County, NJ, by median earnings, are Finance & Insurance ($133,511), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($126,398), and Information ($109,129).

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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

95.2% of the population of Somerset County, NJ has health coverage, with 68.2% on employee plans, 6.58% on Medicaid, 11.5% on Medicare, 8.61% on non-group plans, and 0.331% on military or VA plans.

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

Primary care physicians in Somerset County, NJ see 897 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.993% decrease from the previous year (906 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1050 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 405 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

897 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Somerset County, NJ see an average of 897 patients per year. This represents a 0.993% decrease from the previous year (906 patients).

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

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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%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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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

4.75%

Uninsured

68.2%

Employer Coverage

6.58%

Medicaid

11.5%

Medicare

8.61%

Non-Group

0.331%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Somerset County, NJ declined by 7.91% from 5.16% to 4.75%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Somerset 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%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in New Jersey by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Somerset County, NJ is home to a population of 331k people, from which 91.6% are citizens. As of 2017, 24.4% of Somerset County, NJ residents were born outside of the country (82k people).

The ethnic composition of the population of Somerset County, NJ is composed of 183k White Alone residents (55.4%), 61.1k Asian Alone residents (18.5%), 49.6k Hispanic or Latino residents (15%), 30.1k Black or African American Alone residents (9.07%), 6.33k Two or More Races residents (1.91%), 330 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.0996%), 281 Some Other Race Alone residents (0.0849%), and 0 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0%).

The most common foreign languages spoken in Somerset County, NJ are Spanish (37,379 speakers), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (11,823 speakers), and Hindi (5,620 speakers).

Age

Age by Nativity

37

Median Native-Born Age

± 1.1

47

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 0.9

In 2018, the median age of all people in Somerset County, NJ was 41.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 37, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 47. But people in Somerset County, NJ are getting getting older. In 2017, the average age of all Somerset County, NJ residents was 41.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

24.4%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

82k people

23.8%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

79.4k people

As of 2017, 24.4% of Somerset County, NJ residents (82k 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 Somerset County, NJ was 23.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

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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

91.6%

2018 Citizenship

89.9%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 91.6% of Somerset County, NJ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Somerset County, NJ was 89.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    183k ± 244

  2. Asian Alone

    61.1k ± 1.17k

  3. Hispanic or Latino

    49.6k ± 4.59k

In 2018, there were 3 times more White Alone residents (183k people) in Somerset County, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 61.1k Asian Alone and 49.6k Hispanic or Latino residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in Somerset County, NJ as a share of the total population.

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Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

  1. Spanish

    37,379 speakers (11.9%)

  2. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)

    11,823 speakers (3.76%)

  3. Hindi

    5,620 speakers (1.79%)

31.2% of Somerset 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 Somerset County, NJ was Spanish. 11.9% of the overall population of Somerset County, NJ are native Spanish speakers. 3.76% speak Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) and 1.79% speak Spanish, the next two most common languages.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

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    0 ± 0

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    0 ± 0

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Education

In 2017, universities in Somerset County, NJ awarded 1,380 degrees. The student population of Somerset County, NJ is skewed towards women, with 4,115 male students and 4,184 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Somerset County, NJ are White (793 and 58.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (219 and 16.2%), Black or African American (114 and 8.45%), and Asian (96 and 7.12%).

The largest universities in Somerset County, NJ by number of degrees awarded are Raritan Valley Community College (1,290 and 93.5%), Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-North Plainfield (90 and 6.52%), and American Institute-Somerset (0 and 0%).

The most popular majors in Somerset County, NJ are Liberal Arts & Sciences (223 and 16.2%), Other Multidisciplinary Studies (188 and 13.6%), and General Business (178 and 12.9%).

The median tuition costs in Somerset County, NJ are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

  1. Liberal Arts & Sciences

    218 degrees awarded

  2. Other Multidisciplinary Studies

    188 degrees awarded

  3. General Business

    178 degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Somerset County, NJ was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 218 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

  1. Raritan Valley Community College

    1,290 degrees awarded

  2. Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-North Plainfield

    90 degrees awarded

  3. American Institute-Somerset

    0 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2017, the Somerset County, NJ institution with the largest number of graduating students was Raritan Valley Community College with 1,290 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

679

Degrees Awarded to Men

701

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 679 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Somerset County, NJ, which is 0.969 times less than the 701 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Somerset County, NJ by degrees awarded.

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    793 degrees awarded

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    219 degrees awarded

  3. Black or African American

    114 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Somerset County, NJ were to White students. These 793 degrees mean that there were 3.62 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 219 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Somerset County, NJ was $436,600 in 2018, which is 1.9 times larger than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $424,900 to $436,600, a 2.75% increase. The homeownership rate in Somerset County, NJ is 76.8%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Somerset County, NJ have an average commute time of 30.7 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Somerset County, NJ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$436,600

2018 Median

± $14,134

$424,900

2017 Median

± $15,753

In 2018, the median property value in Somerset County, NJ grew to to $436,600 from the previous year's value of $424,900.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Somerset 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 Somerset County, NJ the largest share of households have a property value in the $500k - $750k range.

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Household Income

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$121,378

Median Household Income

± $6,478

119k

Number of Households

± 5,159

In 2018, the median household income of the 119k households in Somerset County, NJ grew to $121,378 from the previous year's value of $112,153.

The following chart displays the households in Somerset 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 Somerset County, NJ distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Somerset County, NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

76.8%

2018 Homeownership

77%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 76.8% of the housing units in Somerset County, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 77%.

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

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Commute Time

30.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Somerset County, NJ have a longer commute time (30.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.7 minutes). Additionally, 6.32% of the workforce in Somerset County, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    79.3%

  2. Carpooled

    8.01%

  3. Worked At Home

    5.68%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Somerset County, NJ was Drove Alone (79.3%), followed by those who Carpooled (8.01%) and those who Worked At Home (5.68%).

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 Somerset County, NJ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Somerset County, NJ have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

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