New Jersey Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 871,290 (100%) |
| Population Density | 2,817 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 73 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $111,549 |
| Per Capita Income | $50,601 |
| Median Home Value | $462,900 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 317,979 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 195,888 (61.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 111,894 (35.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 10,197 (3.2%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 307,782 |
| Average Household Size | 2.75 |
| Family Households | 219,936 (71.5%) |
The table below compares Middlesex County to the other 21 counties and county equivalents in New Jersey by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 2 | 95th |
| Population Density | # 5 | 80th |
| Median Household Income | # 7 | 70th |
| Per Capita Income | # 13 | 45th |
| Diversity Index | # 2 | 95th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE New Jersey Census Data Comparison Tool.
