Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ

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2023 Population

111,554

0.289% 1-year growth

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

US Senator

Andy Kim

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

45.4

0.442% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

2.81%

18.3% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$174,167

2.33% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$652,100

4.24% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

57,446

2.04% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ had a population of 112k people with a median age of 45.4 and a median household income of $174,167. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ grew from 111,233 to 111,554, a 0.289% increase and its median household income grew from $170,196 to $174,167, a 2.33% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ are White (Non-Hispanic) (68.3%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (16.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.58%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.33%), and White (Hispanic) (2.98%).

23.5% of the households in Somerset County (North & West) 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.

93.7% of the residents in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ are Raritan Valley Community College (1,146 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ was $652,100, and the homeownership rate was 85.9%.

Most people in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 32.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ was 2 cars per household.

Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ borders Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ, Somerset County (South) PUMA, NJ, Somerset County (Central)--Bridgewater, Somerville & North Plainfield PUMA, NJ, Morris County (West) PUMA, NJ, Morris County (South)--Morristown, Madison & Florham Park PUMA, NJ, and Union County (Northwest)--Summit & Cranford PUMA, NJ.

United States New Jersey

Population & Diversity

Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ is home to a population of 112k people, from which 93.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 19.4% of Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ residents were born outside of the country (21.6k people).

In 2023, there were 4.19 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (76.2k people) in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 18.2k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 3.99k Two+ (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 Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ are Spanish (5,750 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (3,669 households), and Hindi (2,103 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

56,269

Women

50%

56,296

Men

50%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 112,565 inhabitants, with 50% men, and 50% women.

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

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Citizenship

93.7%

2023 Citizenship

93.4%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 93.7% of Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ was 93.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ

White (Non-Hispanic)
76.2k ± 1.79k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
18.2k ± 1.22k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.99k ± 793

8.42%

Hispanic Population

9.39k people

8.42% of the people in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ are hispanic (9.39k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
6,489 ± 1,920 people
China
2,724 ± 1,266 people
Philippines
682 ± 639 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ was India, the natal country of 6,489 Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ residents, followed by China with 2,724 and Philippines with 682.

Foreign-Born Population

19.4%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

21.6k people

19.3%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

21.5k people

As of 2023, 19.4% of Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ residents (21.6k 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 Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ was 19.3%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
5,750 households (5.38%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
3,669 households (3.43%)
Hindi
2,103 households (1.97%)

23.5% of the households in Somerset County (North & West) 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 Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ was Spanish. 5.38% of the households in Somerset County (North & West) 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
1,227 ± 312
Gulf War (2001-)
568 ± 234
Korea
420 ± 234

Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.16 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ employs 57.4k people. The largest industries in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ are Elementary & secondary schools (4,471 people), Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing (3,180 people), and Computer Systems Design (2,541 people), and the highest paying industries are Waste management & remediation services ($328,346), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($305,904), and Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($295,590).

Males in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ have an average income that is 1.58 times higher than the average income of females, which is $115,011. The income inequality in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ (measured using the Gini index) is 0.5, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

25,124

Women

46.5%

28,892

Men

53.5%

The workforce of Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ in 2020 was 54,016 people, with 46.5% woman, and 53.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ.

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Occupations

57.4k

2022 Value

2.04%

1 Year growth

± 2.04%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ grew at a rate of 2.04%, from 56.3k employees to 57.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, are Other managers (3,578 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (2,029 people), and Software developers (1,518 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

57.4k

2022 Value

2.04%

1 Year growth

± 2.04%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ grew at a rate of 2.04%, from 56.3k employees to 57.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,471 people), Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing (3,180 people), and Computer Systems Design (2,541 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, though some of these residents may live in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$110,545

Median earning men ± $7,070

$69,466

Median earning women ± $4,354

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($191,750), Manufacturing ($146,654), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($139,888).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Manufacturing ($132,328), Information ($109,961), and Wholesale Trade ($103,239).

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 Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ awarded 1,146 degrees. The student population of Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 3,216 male students and 3,105 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ are White (602 and 53.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (219 and 19.4%), Asian (95 and 8.43%), and Black or African American (94 and 8.34%).

The largest universities in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ by number of degrees awarded are Raritan Valley Community College (1,146 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ are Liberal Arts & Sciences (228 and 19.9%), General Business (165 and 14.4%), and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (150 and 13.1%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2015 in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, the percentage of applicants admitted was 98.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 61.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 6,321 (50.9% men and 49.1% women).

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

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 6,321 students enrolled in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, 50.9% men and 49.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,287 records, of which 45.3% were women and 54.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
226 degrees awarded
General Business
165 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
150 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 226 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Raritan Valley Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,146 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Raritan Valley Community College with 1,146 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 500 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, which is 0.774 times less than the 646 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 602 degrees mean that there were 2.75 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 219 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

Public, 2-year ($6,096) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,200) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($2,400) 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, 0.338% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.441% 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 Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ in 2022 were Bachelors Degree (31k), Graduate Degree (24.7k), and High School or Equivalent (12.3k).

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 Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ was $652,100 in 2023, which is 2.15 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $625,600 to $652,100, a 4.24% increase. The homeownership rate in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ is 85.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ have an average commute time of 32.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ is $174,167. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Somerset County (North & West) 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

$652,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$9,847

$35,865

Median Property Taxes

±$1,104

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 Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

85.9%

Homeownership

2023

60.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 85.9% of the housing units in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 86.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Somerset County (North & West) 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 Somerset County (North & West) 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 Somerset County (North & West) 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.

$174,167

Median Household Income

± $8,601

41.8k

Number of Households

± 1,349

In 2023, the median household income of the 41.8k households in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ grew to $174,167 from the previous year's value of $170,196.

The following chart displays the households in Somerset County (North & West) 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

0.5

2022 Wage GINI in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ

0.509

2021 Wage GINI in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ

In 2022, the income inequality in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ was 0.5 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.69% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (66.4%)
Worked At Home (24.3%)
Carpooled (3.96%)

In 2023, 66.4% of workers in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (24.3%) and those who carpooled to work (3.96%).

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

32.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ have a longer commute time (32.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 4.76% of the workforce in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Somerset County (North & West) 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 Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, 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 (North & West) PUMA, NJ have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

2.81% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ (3.11k out of 111k 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 Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ is White, followed by Asian 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.

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

97.4% of the population of Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ has health coverage, with 68.2% on employee plans, 2.95% on Medicaid, 13.2% on Medicare, 12.4% on non-group plans, and 0.629% 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 23.7% under 18 years, 14.2% between 18 and 34 years, 45.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 17% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

2.59%

Uninsured

68.2%

Employer Coverage

2.95%

Medicaid

13.2%

Medicare

12.4%

Non-Group

0.629%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ declined by 16.7% from 3.11% to 2.59%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.