New Jersey Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 349,846 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,159 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 68 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $140,374 |
| Per Capita Income | $72,193 |
| Median Home Value | $552,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 133,639 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 97,187 (72.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 33,615 (25.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,837 (2.1%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 130,802 |
| Average Household Size | 2.64 |
| Family Households | 93,507 (71.5%) |
The table below compares Somerset 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 | # 14 | 40th |
| Population Density | # 10 | 55th |
| Median Household Income | # 2 | 95th |
| Per Capita Income | # 2 | 95th |
| Diversity Index | # 6 | 75th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE New Jersey Census Data Comparison Tool.
