Middlesex County Summary

Life in Middlesex County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Middlesex County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Middlesex County:

  • The population in Middlesex County is 860,147.

  • The median home value in Middlesex County is $487,590.

  • The median income in Middlesex County is $105,206.

  • The median rent in Middlesex County is $1,739.

  • The unemployment rate in Middlesex County is 6.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Middlesex County is 8.4%.

  • The average high in Middlesex County is 68.0° and there are 105.0 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Middlesex County

List Of Cities & Towns in Middlesex County

New Brunswick, NJ Population 55,718

Perth Amboy, NJ Population 55,226

Sayreville, NJ Population 45,136

Old Bridge, NJ Population 28,094

Carteret, NJ Population 25,161

South Plainfield, NJ Population 24,273

Woodbridge, NJ Population 20,927

Colonia, NJ Population 18,581

Iselin, NJ Population 18,511

Avenel, NJ Population 17,211

South River, NJ Population 16,081

Princeton Meadows, NJ Population 15,585

Highland Park, NJ Population 14,996

Metuchen, NJ Population 14,958

Middlesex, NJ Population 14,525

Fords, NJ Population 12,663

Kendall Park, NJ Population 10,624

Monmouth Junction, NJ Population 9,750

South Amboy, NJ Population 9,336

Dayton, NJ Population 8,361

Madison Park, NJ Population 8,291

Spotswood, NJ Population 8,136

Dunellen, NJ Population 7,598

Mil, NJ Population 7,017

Heathcote, NJ Population 6,773

Laurence Harbor, NJ Population 6,418

Jamesburg, NJ Population 5,783

Port Reading, NJ Population 4,040

Rossmoor, NJ Population 2,772

Plainsboro Center, NJ Population 2,766

Concordia, NJ Population 2,710

Sewaren, NJ Population 2,695

Cranbury, NJ Population 2,430

Whittingham, NJ Population 2,423

Helmetta, NJ Population 2,302

Brownville, NJ Population 2,183

Kingston, NJ Population 1,289

Clearbrook Park, NJ Population 0

Society Hill, NJ Population 0

Map Of Middlesex County

Middlesex County, NJ Weather

  • The average high in Middlesex County is 68.0°.

  • There are 83.59 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 105.0 inches of rain each year with 9.7 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:50 hours of sun each day in Middlesex County.

StatMiddlesex County
Mean High68.0
Nice Days83.59
Rainfall105.0
Snowfall9.7
Sunny_hours4:50
68.0°
Average High
105.0
Inches of Rain

Middlesex County Photos

Carteret Waterfront
Source: Wikipedia User Jared Kofsky/Placenj.com | CC BY-SA 4.0
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Source: Wikipedia User Mitchazenia | CC BY-SA 3.0
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Middlesex County Demographics

Population over time in Middlesex County

The current population in Middlesex County is 860,147. The population has increased 4.0% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 858,770 4.1%
2021 825,015 -0.1%
2020 825,920 -

Gender in Middlesex County

  • Middlesex County is 50.3% female with 432,439 female residents.

  • Middlesex County is 49.7% male with 427,707 male residents.

Female
50.3% (432,439)
Male
49.7% (427,707)
Gender Middlesex County NJ USA
Female 50.3% 50.7% 50.4%
Male 49.7% 49.3% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Middlesex County

Middlesex County is:

  • 40.0% White with 343,728 White residents.

  • 9.5% African American with 81,468 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 735 American Indian residents.

  • 24.9% Asian with 213,825 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 297 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.6% Other with 5,205 Other residents.

  • 2.7% Two Or More with 23,420 Two Or More residents.

  • 22.3% Hispanic with 191,469 Hispanic residents.

White
40.0% (343,728)
African American
9.5% (81,468)
American Indian
0.1% (735)
Asian
24.9% (213,825)
Hawaiian
0.0% (297)
Other
0.6% (5,205)
Two Or More
2.7% (23,420)
Hispanic
22.3% (191,469)

Table: Middlesex County By Race

Race Middlesex County NJ USA
White 40.0% 53.0% 58.9%
African American 9.5% 12.4% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 24.9% 9.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.6% 0.7% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.7% 2.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 22.3% 21.2% 18.7%

Household Income For Middlesex County, New Jersey

  • 3.3% of households in Middlesex County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.5% of households in Middlesex County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 4.7% of households in Middlesex County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 4.5% of households in Middlesex County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 7.8% of households in Middlesex County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 12.8% of households in Middlesex County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.1% of households in Middlesex County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 20.1% of households in Middlesex County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 13.2% of households in Middlesex County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 19.0% of households in Middlesex County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.3% (28,123)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.5% (21,386)
$15,000 to $24,999
4.7% (40,209)
$25,000 to $34,999
4.5% (38,873)
$35,000 to $49,999
7.8% (66,956)
$50,000 to $74,999
12.8% (110,398)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.1% (104,257)
$100,000 to $149,999
20.1% (172,828)
$150,000 to $199,999
13.2% (113,585)
$200,000 or more
19.0% (163,528)
Income Middlesex County NJ USA
Less than $10,000 3.3% 4.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.5% 3.0% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 4.7% 5.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 4.5% 5.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 7.8% 8.2% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 12.8% 13.2% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.1% 11.6% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 20.1% 18.0% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 13.2% 11.5% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 19.0% 19.2% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Middlesex County for adults over 25

  • 5.0% of adults in Middlesex County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Middlesex County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 24.0% of adults in Middlesex County completed high school / ged.

  • 14.0% of adults in Middlesex County completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Middlesex County completed associate's degree.

  • 26.0% of adults in Middlesex County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 15.0% of adults in Middlesex County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Middlesex County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Middlesex County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
5% (43,007)
9-12th Grade
5% (43,007)
High School / GED
24% (206,435)
Some College
14% (120,420)
Associate's Degree
7% (60,210)
Bachelor's Degree
26% (223,638)
Master's Degree
15% (129,022)
Professional Degree
2% (17,202)
Doctorate Degree
2% (17,202)
Education Middlesex County NJ USA
< 9th Grade 5% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 5% 5% 6%
High School / GED 24% 26% 26%
Some College 14% 16% 20%
Associate's Degree 7% 7% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 26% 25% 21%
Master's Degree 15% 12% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 2% 2%

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