Somerset County, New Jersey

Total Population: 346,203

County Seat: Somerville

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Median Home Value

$523,900

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$135,960

Across all households

Median Age

41.9 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

57.4%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)50.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)19.1%
Hispanic or Latino17.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)9.3%
Two or More Races3.1%
Other Race0.8%

Under 18 Years

21.4%

65 Years and Over

16.6%

Male

49.3%

Female

50.7%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

87.6%

No Health Insurance

5.7%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

93.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

57.4%

Enrolled in College (18+)

7.0%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$135,960

Mean Household Income

$186,372

Per Capita Income

$70,321

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.8%

In Labor Force (19–64)

84.9%

SNAP / Food Stamps

3.5%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$523,900

Median Rent

$1,921/mo

Total Housing Units

132,831

Owner-Occupied

74.5%

Renter-Occupied

25.5%

Vacancy Rate

2.5%

Married Couple Households

57.5%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.5%

Male Householder, No Partner

14.0%

Female Householder, No Partner

23.0%

Average Household Size

2.64

Broadband Internet Access

95.4%

Housing Built Since 2010

6.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 34035.