Carteret, NJ
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Carteret, New Jersey Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
23,501
Unemployment
6.2%
Poverty
12.4%
Median Home
$281,000
Median Income
$76,276
Median Rent
$1,521
Carteret SnackAbility
8Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
9
Affordability
5
Diversity
10
Safety
8
Amenities
9.5
Education
6
Commute
5
Carteret, NJ Crime Report
302Total Crimes
1,288.2Total Crimes / 100k People
-45.09%
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Carteret / 100k People |
New Jersey / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 302 | 1,288.2 | 1,353.6 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 39 | 166.4 | 195.4 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 4.3 | 3.7 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 10 | 42.7 | 49.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 25 | 106.6 | 127.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 263 | 1,121.8 | 1,158.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 20 | 85.3 | 146.2 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 208 | 887.2 | 896.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 35 | 149.3 | 115.7 | 246.0 |
Carteret, NJ Cost Of Living
120Carteret's Overall Cost Of Living
1.2x
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Carteret | New Jersey | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 120 | 121 | 100 | |
| Services | 112 | 107 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 107 | 107 | 100 | |
| Health | 98 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 139 | 160 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 109 | 106 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 105 | 98 | 100 | |
Carteret, NJ Photos
Rankings for Carteret in New Jersey
Map Of Carteret, NJ
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Population over time in Carteret
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 23,501 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 23,682 | -1.5% |
| 2018 | 24,040 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 23,966 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 23,965 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 23,770 | 1.2% |
| 2014 | 23,487 | 1.5% |
| 2013 | 23,135 | 2.3% |
| 2012 | 22,623 | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 22,445 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Carteret
| Race | Carteret | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 26.1% | 54.7% | 60.1% |
| African American | 9.9% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 24.9% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.3% | 2.1% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 37.3% | 20.4% | 18.2% |
Gender in Carteret
| Gender | Carteret | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.0% | 51.1% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.0% | 48.9% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Carteret for adults over 25
| Education | Carteret | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 11.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 27.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Carteret, New Jersey
| Income | Carteret | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.4% | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.3% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.7% | 6.7% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.2% | 6.6% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.5% | 9.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.3% | 14.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 21.2% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.1% | 17.8% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.3% | 10.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.1% | 14.8% | 8.3% |
