Somerset County, NJ

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2019 Population

328,934

0.673% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bob Menendez

Democratic Party

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

42.2

1.2% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

5.14%

9.55% 1-year increase

2019 Median Household Income

$111,587

8.07% 1-year decline

2019 Median Property Value

$440,800

0.962% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

175,521

1.86% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Somerset County, NJ had a population of 329k people with a median age of 42.2 and a median household income of $111,587. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Somerset County, NJ declined from 331,164 to 328,934, a −0.673% decrease and its median household income declined from $121,378 to $111,587, a −8.07% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Somerset County, NJ are White (Non-Hispanic) (53.6%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (18.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.49%), White (Hispanic) (7.44%), and Other (Hispanic) (6.32%). 0% of the households in Somerset County, NJ speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

90.4% of the residents in Somerset County, NJ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Somerset County, NJ are Raritan Valley Community College (1,204 degrees awarded in 2020), American Institute-Somerset (95 degrees), and Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-North Plainfield (83 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Somerset County, NJ was $440,800, and the homeownership rate was 74.6%. Most people in Somerset County, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Somerset County, NJ was 2 cars per household.

Somerset County, NJ borders Hunterdon County, NJ, Mercer County, NJ, Middlesex County, NJ, Morris County, NJ, and Union County, NJ.

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Diversity

Somerset County, NJ is home to a population of 329k people, from which 90.4% are citizens. As of 2019, 25.2% of Somerset County, NJ residents were born outside of the country (82.7k people).

In 2019, there were 2.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (176k people) in Somerset County, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 60.8k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 31.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Somerset County, NJ

White (Non-Hispanic)
176k ± 2.27k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
60.8k ± 1.47k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
31.2k ± 1.57k

15.2%

Hispanic Population

50.1k people

15.2% of the people in Somerset County, NJ are hispanic (50.1k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

25.2%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

82.7k people

25%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

82.6k people

As of 2019, 25.2% of Somerset County, NJ residents (82.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Somerset County, NJ was 25%, 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.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 1

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.1

In 2019, the median age of all people in Somerset County, NJ was 42.2. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 37, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 48. But people in Somerset County, NJ are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Somerset County, NJ residents was 42.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

India
267,137 ± 12,497 people
Dominican Republic
196,191 ± 10,754 people
Mexico
108,194 ± 8,026 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Jersey was India, the natal country of 267,137 New Jersey residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 196,191 and Mexico with 108,194.

Citizenship

90.4%

2019 Citizenship

91.6%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 90.4% of Somerset County, NJ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Somerset County, NJ was 91.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,403 ± 954
Korea
1,456 ± 462
Gulf War (2001-)
931 ± 499

Somerset County, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.34 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for New Jersey. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in New Jersey, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of New Jersey across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Somerset County, NJ is $111,587. In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Somerset County, NJ was Census Tract 542.02 with a value of $236,042, followed by Census Tract 526.01 and Census Tract 522.03, with respective values of $224,500 and $212,321.

Males in New Jersey have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $67,114. The income inequality in New Jersey (measured using the Gini index) is 0.493, which is higher than than the national average.

The economy of Somerset County, NJ employs 176k people. The largest industries in Somerset County, NJ are Manufacturing (24,081 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (20,337 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (19,518 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($110,032), Finance & Insurance ($106,466), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($100,602).

Wages

Median Household Income

$111,587

2019 value

± $6,959

−8.07%

1 Year Growth

± 8.93%

Households in Somerset County, NJ have a median annual income of $111,587, which is more than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $121,378 in 2018, which represents a −8.07% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Somerset County, NJ compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

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

$92,951

Average Male Salary in New Jersey

± $1,794

$67,114

Average Female Salary in New Jersey

± $1,255

In 2019, full-time male employees in New Jersey made 1.38 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in New Jersey by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in New Jersey

Asian
$92,859 ± $3,652
White
$74,222 ± $1,284
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$70,602 ± $36,181

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of New Jersey workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.25 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in New Jersey.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in New Jersey by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

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

0.493

2019 Wage GINI in New Jersey

0.493

2018 Wage GINI in New Jersey

In 2019, the income inequality in New Jersey was 0.493 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0449% growth from 2018 to 2019, 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.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 542.02
Census Tract 526.01
Census Tract 522.03

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Somerset County, NJ was Census Tract 542.02 with a value of $236,042, followed by Census Tract 526.01 and Census Tract 522.03, with respective values of $224,500 and $212,321.

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 55 - 64

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

5.14% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Somerset County, NJ (16.8k out of 326k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
8,385 ± 699
Hispanic
4,640 ± 623
Black
3,088 ± 576

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

176k

2019 Value

± 7,041

1.86%

1 Year growth

± 5.51%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Somerset County, NJ grew at a rate of 1.86%, from 172k employees to 176k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Somerset County, NJ, are Management Occupations (28,063 people), Sales & Related Occupations (16,918 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (15,230 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Somerset County, NJ.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Somerset County, NJ, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (28,063 people), Sales & Related Occupations (16,918 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (15,230 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Somerset County, NJ has an unusually high number of residents working as Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (2.58 times higher than expected), Computer & Mathematical Occupations (2.22 times), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations (1.76 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Somerset County, NJ, by median earnings, are Management Occupations ($101,856), Legal Occupations ($101,736), and Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($100,424).

Industries

Employment by Industries

176k

2019 Value

± 7,041

1.86%

1 Year growth

± 5.51%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Somerset County, NJ grew at a rate of 1.86%, from 172k employees to 176k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Somerset County, NJ, are Manufacturing (24,081 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (20,337 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (19,518 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.

Most Common

The most common industries in Somerset County, NJ, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (24,081 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (20,337 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (19,518 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Somerset County, NJ has an unusually high number of Management of Companies & Enterprises (2.18 times higher than expected), Information (2.11 times), and Finance & Insurance (1.94 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Somerset County, NJ, by median earnings, are Information ($110,032), Finance & Insurance ($106,466), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($100,602).

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 $70.5B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($58.9B) and Motorized vehicles ($50.4B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for New Jersey.

$649B

2020 Value in New Jersey

$1.35T

Projected 2050 Value in New Jersey

108% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Jersey trade was $649B. This is expected to increase 108% 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
$116B
Pennsylvania
$61.4B
California
$24.4B

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $116B, followed by Pennsylvania with $61.4B and California and $24.4B.

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 Somerset County, NJ went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 59.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.883%). The most partisan county was Essex County, NJ with 77.3% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

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 Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (59.8%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.7%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.883%)
Libertarian Party

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

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of New Jersey.

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for Somerset County, NJ

59.8% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in New Jersey

Essex County, NJ
77.3% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Hudson County, NJ
72.6% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Mercer County, NJ
69.4% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in New Jersey was Essex County, NJ with 77.3% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in New Jersey colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from New Jersey

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

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 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 2020, universities in Somerset County, NJ awarded 1,382 degrees. The student population of Somerset County, NJ is skewed towards women, with 3,442 male students and 4,221 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Somerset County, NJ are White (696 and 51.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (298 and 22.1%), Black or African American (145 and 10.8%), and Unknown (91 and 6.76%).

The largest universities in Somerset County, NJ by number of degrees awarded are Raritan Valley Community College (1,204 and 87.1%), American Institute-Somerset (95 and 6.87%), and Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-North Plainfield (83 and 6.01%).

The most popular majors in Somerset County, NJ are Liberal Arts & Sciences (258 and 18.7%), General Business (191 and 13.8%), and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (154 and 11.1%).

The median tuition cost in Somerset County, NJ for private four year colleges is $9,550.

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
255 degree-majorss awarded
General Business
191 degree-majorss awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
154 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Somerset County, NJ was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 255 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Raritan Valley Community College
1,204 degrees awarded
American Institute-Somerset
95 degrees awarded
Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-North Plainfield
83 degrees awarded

$9,550

Median Private

In 2020, the Somerset County, NJ institution with the largest number of graduating students was Raritan Valley Community College with 1,204 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

658

Degrees Awarded to Men

724

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 658 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Somerset County, NJ, which is 0.909 times less than the 724 female students who received degrees in the same year.

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

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
696 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
298 degrees awarded
Black or African American
145 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Somerset County, NJ was White students. These 696 degrees mean that there were 2.34 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 298 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Somerset County, NJ was $440,800 in 2019, which is 1.83 times larger than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $436,600 to $440,800, a 0.962% increase. The homeownership rate in Somerset County, NJ is 74.6%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Somerset County, NJ have an average commute time of 30.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. 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

$440,800

2019 Median

± $14,214

$436,600

2018 Median

± $14,134

In 2019, the median property value in Somerset County, NJ grew to to $440,800 from the previous year's value of $436,600.

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.

Household Income

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

$111,587

Median Household Income

± $6,959

123k

Number of Households

± 5,467

In 2019, the median household income of the 123k households in Somerset County, NJ declined from $111,587 from the previous year's value of $121,378.

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.

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.

Rent vs Own

74.6%

2019 Homeownership

76.8%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 74.6% of the housing units in Somerset County, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 76.8%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Somerset County, NJ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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 (26 minutes). Additionally, 6.13% of the workforce in Somerset County, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (79.4%)
Worked At Home (6.69%)
Carpooled (5.38%)

In 2019, 79.4% of workers in Somerset County, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (6.69%) and those who carpooled to work (5.38%).

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.

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 false.

Health

93.4% of the population of Somerset County, NJ has health coverage, with 63.1% on employee plans, 6.92% on Medicaid, 12.8% on Medicare, 10.2% on non-group plans, and 0.369% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in New Jersey 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 856 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.696% decrease from the previous year (862 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1003 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 355 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Salem County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (15.6%). Additionally, Salem County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

856 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Somerset County, NJ

Primary care physicians in Somerset County, NJ see an average of 856 patients per year. This represents a 0.696% decrease from the previous year (862 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 its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
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.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
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.

Health Care Spending

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

$8,859

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in New Jersey

$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.

Health Care Coverage

6.64%

Uninsured

63.1%

Employer Coverage

6.92%

Medicaid

12.8%

Medicare

10.2%

Non-Group

0.369%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Somerset County, NJ grew by 62.4% from 4.09% to 6.64%.

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.