Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ

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Population

108,252

1.28% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bob Menendez

Democratic Party

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

Median Age

44.3

Poverty Rate

3.38%

Median Household Income

$139,086

6.31% 1-year growth

Median Property Value

$556,100

4.14% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

53,825

0.307% 1-year growth

About

In 2018, Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ had a population of 108k people with a median age of 44.3 and a median household income of $139,086. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ declined from 109,654 to 108,252, a -1.28% decrease and its median household income grew from $130,835 to $139,086, a 6.31% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ are White (Non-Hispanic) (73.9%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (15%), White (Hispanic) (5.14%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.1%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.36%). 23.3% of the people in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ speak a non-English language, and 93.3% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ are Raritan Valley Community College (1,290 degrees awarded in 2017).

The median property value in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ is $556,100, and the homeownership rate is 85.5%. Most people in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 30.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ is 2 cars per household.

Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ borders Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ, Somerset County (South) PUMA, NJ, North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ, Morris County (West) PUMA, NJ, Morristown Town, Madison & Florham Park Boroughs PUMA, NJ, and Summit City & Westfield Town (North) PUMA, NJ.

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COVID-19

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Impact on Employment

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Community Mobility

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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 55.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Gary Johnson (1.87%). The most partisan county was Essex County, NJ with 77.5% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton 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

Voting results are not available for Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ. Showing the available data for New Jersey.

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2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (55.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.4%)
Republican Party
Gary Johnson (1.87%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 55.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Gary Johnson (1.87%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Jersey for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

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Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for New Jersey

55.5% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in New Jersey

Essex County, NJ
77.5% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Hudson County, NJ
74.7% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Mercer County, NJ
66.9% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in New Jersey was Essex County, NJ with 77.5% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

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

US Senators from New Jersey

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Bob Menendez

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on January 17, 2006
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jon Corzine, who had become 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.

Diversity

Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ is home to a population of 108k people, from which 93.3% are citizens. As of 2018, 19.7% of Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ residents were born outside of the country (21.4k people).

In 2018, there were 4.93 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (80k people) in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16.2k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 5.56k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ are Spanish (5,086 speakers), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (4,160 speakers), and Hindi (1,318 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

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

White (Non-Hispanic)
80k ± 1.2k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
16.2k ± 811
White (Hispanic)
5.56k ± 812

6.48%

Hispanic Population

7.01k people

6.48% of the people in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ are hispanic (7.01k people).

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

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
5,086 speakers (4.96%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
4,160 speakers (4.05%)
Hindi
1,318 speakers (1.28%)

23.3% of Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, 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 (North & West) PUMA, NJ was Spanish. 4.96% of the overall population of Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ are native Spanish speakers. 4.05% speak Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) and 1.28% speak Spanish, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

19.7%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

21.4k people

18.1%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

20.1k people

As of 2018, 19.7% of Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ residents (21.4k 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 (North & West) PUMA, NJ was 18.1%, 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.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.9

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.1

In 2018, the median age of all people in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ was 44.3. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 42, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 48. But people in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ are getting getting older. In 2017, the average age of all Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ residents was 44.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
4,737 ± 1,653 people
China
2,353 ± 1,178 people
Poland
834 ± 706 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ was India, the natal country of 4,737 Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ residents, followed by China with 2,353 and Poland with 834.

Citizenship

93.3%

2018 Citizenship

93.2%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 93.3% of Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ was 93.2%, 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.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,258 ± 193
Korea
596 ± 150
World War II
330 ± 97

Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.11 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ is $139,086. In 2018, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ was Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ with a value of $153,199, followed by Ridgewood Village, Glen Rock & Westwood Boroughs PUMA, NJ and Essex County (Southwest) PUMA, NJ, with respective values of $147,821 and $144,550.

Males in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ have an average income that is 1.61 times higher than the average income of females, which is $89,001. The income inequality in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ (measured using the Gini index) is 0.505, which is higher than than the national average.

The economy of Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ employs 53.8k people. The largest industries in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ are Elementary & secondary schools (4,101 people), Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing (2,632 people), and Computer Systems Design (2,522 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($223,497), Broadcasting (except internet) ($217,015), and Management of companies & enterprises ($216,067).

Wages

Median Household Income

$139,086

2018 value

± $3,814

6.31%

1 Year Growth

± 3.61%

Households in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ have a median annual income of $139,086, 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 $130,835 in 2017, which represents a 6.31% annual growth.

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

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

$143,143

Average Male Salary in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ

± $21,151

$89,001

Average Female Salary in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ

± $15,915

In 2017, full-time male employees in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ made 1.61 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ

Asian
$119,466 ± $29,582
White
$102,806 ± $14,348
Two or More Races
$72,623 ± $63,102

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.16 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.505

2017 Wage GINI in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ

0.497

2016 Wage GINI in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ

In 2017, the income inequality in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ was 0.505 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.64% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ was higher than than the national average of 0.479. 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.

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2018, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ was Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ with a value of $153,199, followed by Ridgewood Village, Glen Rock & Westwood Boroughs PUMA, NJ and Essex County (Southwest) PUMA, NJ, with respective values of $147,821 and $144,550.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 55 - 64

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

3.38% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ (3.61k out of 107k 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 75+ and then Females 45 - 54.

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
2,548 ± 362
Asian
635 ± 204
Hispanic
591 ± 243

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 Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

53.8k

2017 Value

0.307%

1 Year growth

± 0.307%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ grew at a rate of 0.307%, from 53.7k employees to 53.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, are Miscellaneous managers (3,302 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,928 people), and Retail salespersons (1,503 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, by number of employees, are Miscellaneous managers (3,302 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,928 people), and Retail salespersons (1,503 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ has an unusually high number of residents working as Actuaries (20.3 times higher than expected), Miscellaneous mathematical science occupations, including mathematicians & statisticians (10.2 times), and Chemical engineers (9.65 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, by average salary, are Actuaries ($351,037), Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents ($334,550), and News analysts, reporters & correspondents ($310,375).

Industries

Employment by Industries

53.8k

2017 Value

0.307%

1 Year growth

± 0.307%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ grew at a rate of 0.307%, from 53.7k employees to 53.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,101 people), Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing (2,632 people), and Computer Systems Design (2,522 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.

Most Common

The most common industries in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, by number of employees, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,101 people), Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing (2,632 people), and Computer Systems Design (2,522 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ has an unusually high number of Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing (13.5 times higher than expected), Wired telecommunications carriers (6.05 times), and Communications, & audio & video equipment manufacturing (5.76 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, by average salary, are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($223,497), Broadcasting (except internet) ($217,015), and Management of companies & enterprises ($216,067).

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 2015, the top outbound New Jersey product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $48.1B, followed by Electronics ($36.5B) and Motorized vehicles ($35.3B).

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.

$467B

2015 Value in New Jersey

$734B

Projected 2045 Value in New Jersey

57.1% growth

In 2015, total outbound New Jersey trade was $467B. This is expected to increase 57.1% 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.

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
$70.5B
Pennsylvania
$48.9B
California
$16.6B

In 2015, the top outbound New Jersey domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $70.5B, followed by Pennsylvania with $48.9B and California and $16.6B.

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

Education

In 2017, universities in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ awarded 1,290 degrees. The student population of Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ is skewed towards men, with 4,072 male students and 4,007 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ are White (769 and 61%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (187 and 14.8%), Asian (94 and 7.46%), and Unknown (87 and 6.9%).

The largest universities in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ by number of degrees awarded are Raritan Valley Community College (1,290 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ are Liberal Arts & Sciences (223 and 17.3%), Other Multidisciplinary Studies (188 and 14.6%), and General Business (178 and 13.8%).

The median tuition costs in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, 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

Liberal Arts & Sciences
218 degree-majorss awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
188 degree-majorss awarded
General Business
178 degree-majorss awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 218 degree-majorss 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

Raritan Valley Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,290 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

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

Student Gender for Common Institutions

660

Degrees Awarded to Men

630

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 660 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, which is 1.05 times more than the 630 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
769 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
187 degrees awarded
Asian
94 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ were to White students. These 769 degrees mean that there were 4.11 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 187 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ was $556,100 in 2018, which is 2.42 times larger than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $534,000 to $556,100, a 4.14% increase. The homeownership rate in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ is 85.5%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ have an average commute time of 30.4 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. 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.

Housing

Property Value

$556,100

2018 Median

± $11,955

$534,000

2017 Median

± $11,241

In 2018, the median property value in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ grew to to $556,100 from the previous year's value of $534,000.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, 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 (North & West) PUMA, NJ the largest share of households have a property value in the N/A range.

Household Income

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

$139,086

Median Household Income

± $3,814

38.9k

Number of Households

± 1,112

In 2018, the median household income of the 38.9k households in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ grew to $139,086 from the previous year's value of $130,835.

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.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ 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.

Rent vs Own

85.5%

2018 Homeownership

85.8%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 85.5% 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 85.8%.

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

Commute Time

30.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ have a longer commute time (30.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.3 minutes). Additionally, 6.16% 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.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

Drove Alone
79.8%
Worked At Home
8.37%
Carpooled
5.58%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ was Drove Alone (79.8%), followed by those who Worked At Home (8.37%) and those who Carpooled (5.58%).

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 (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, followed by 3 cars.

Health

97.2% of the population of Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ has health coverage, with 72.1% on employee plans, 2.99% on Medicaid, 11.9% on Medicare, 10% on non-group plans, and 0.204% 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 New Jersey see 1184 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.11% increase from the previous year (1171 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1187 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 534 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

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

1,184 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Jersey

Primary care physicians in New Jersey see an average of 1,184 patients per year. This represents a 1.11% 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.

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

2.77%

Uninsured

72.1%

Employer Coverage

2.99%

Medicaid

11.9%

Medicare

10%

Non-Group

0.204%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ declined by 28.9% from 3.89% to 2.77%.

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.