Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ

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2021 Population

115,072

5.81% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Menendez

Democratic Party

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

38.3

0.26% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

5.64%

3.03% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$104,941

7.16% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$374,100

3.63% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

56,565

6.35% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ had a population of 115k people with a median age of 38.3 and a median household income of $104,941. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ grew from 108,755 to 115,072, a 5.81% increase and its median household income grew from $97,932 to $104,941, a 7.16% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ are Asian (Non-Hispanic) (36.7%), White (Non-Hispanic) (34.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.7%), White (Hispanic) (6.53%), and Other (Hispanic) (5.2%).

51.2% of the households in Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

81.1% of the residents in Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Middlesex County (North Central)--Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ are Middlesex College (1,873 degrees awarded in 2021), Pro Beauty Academy (85 degrees), and Rabbi Jacob Joseph School (5 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ was $374,100, and the homeownership rate was 59.3%.

Most people in Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 34.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ was 2 cars per household.

Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ borders South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ, Carteret Borough PUMA, NJ, New Brunswick City, South River & Highland Park Boroughs PUMA, NJ, and Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ.

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Population & Diversity

Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ is home to a population of 115k people, from which 81.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 38.5% of Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ residents were born outside of the country (44.4k people).

In 2021, there were 1.06 times more Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents (42.2k people) in Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 39.9k White (Non-Hispanic) and 8.86k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ are Spanish (13,231 households), Gujarati (6,873 households), and Hindi (5,064 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

57,198

Women

49.7%

57,984

Men

50.3%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 115,182 inhabitants, with 50.3% men, and 49.7% women.

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Citizenship

81.1%

2021 Citizenship

81%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 81.1% of Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ was 81%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ

Asian (Non-Hispanic)
42.2k ± 1.81k
White (Non-Hispanic)
39.9k ± 1.45k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
8.86k ± 1.13k

16.1%

Hispanic Population

18.5k people

16.1% of the people in Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ are hispanic (18.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
22,992 ± 3,331 people
China
2,388 ± 1,187 people
Dominican Republic
2,130 ± 1,123 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ was India, the natal country of 22,992 Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ residents, followed by China with 2,388 and Dominican Republic with 2,130.

Foreign-Born Population

38.5%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

44.4k people

38.6%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

42k people

As of 2021, 38.5% of Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ residents (44.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ was 38.6%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
13,231 households (12.4%)
Gujarati
6,873 households (6.44%)
Hindi
5,064 households (4.75%)

51.2% of the households in Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ was Spanish. 12.4% of the households in Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
821 ± 154
Gulf War (2001-)
493 ± 191
Gulf War (1990s)
337 ± 122

Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.67 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ employs 56.6k people. The largest industries in Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ are Computer Systems Design (4,728 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,626 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,114 people), and the highest paying industries are Other information services, except libraries & archives, & internet publishing & broadcasting & web search portals ($192,523), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($164,829), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($159,630).

Males in Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ have an average income that is 1.42 times higher than the average income of females, which is $68,311. The income inequality in Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ (measured using the Gini index) is 0.443, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

24,051

Women

45.2%

29,138

Men

54.8%

The workforce of Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ in 2020 was 53,189 people, with 45.2% woman, and 54.8% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ.

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Occupations

56.6k

2021 Value

6.35%

1 Year growth

± 6.35%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ grew at a rate of 6.35%, from 53.2k employees to 56.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ, are Software developers (3,529 people), Other managers (1,837 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,431 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Jersey (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

56.6k

2021 Value

6.35%

1 Year growth

± 6.35%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ grew at a rate of 6.35%, from 53.2k employees to 56.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ, are Computer Systems Design (4,728 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,626 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,114 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ, though some of these residents may live in Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$74,815

Median earning men ± $3,667

$47,287

Median earning women ± $2,373

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($117,491), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($106,875), and Information ($102,000).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($77,051), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($71,321), and Public Administration ($66,250).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Jersey.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey product (by dollars) was Electronics with $68.4B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($64.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($45.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New Jersey products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$634B

2020 Value in New Jersey

$1.35T

Projected 2050 Value in New Jersey

113% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Jersey trade was $634B. This is expected to increase 113% to $1.35T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New Jersey trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$114B
Pennsylvania
$59.4B
Ohio
$21.2B

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $114B, followed by Pennsylvania with $59.4B and Ohio and $21.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New Jersey shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing the state of New Jersey. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ. Showing the available data for New Jersey.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (57.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.4%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.696%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Jersey for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New Jersey

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Bob Menendez

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on January 17, 2006
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jon Corzine, who was elected Governor of New Jersey.

Cory Booker

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on October 31, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Jeffrey Chiesa, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Frank Lautenberg.

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing New Jersey.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Jersey over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New Jersey

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Jersey have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ awarded 1,963 degrees. The student population of Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 4,355 male students and 5,364 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ are Hispanic or Latino (609 and 31.7%), followed by White (598 and 31.1%), Asian (353 and 18.4%), and Black or African American (205 and 10.7%).

The largest universities in Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ by number of degrees awarded are Middlesex College (1,873 and 95.4%), Pro Beauty Academy (85 and 4.33%), and Rabbi Jacob Joseph School (5 and 0.255%).

The most popular majors in Middlesex County (North Central)--Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ are Liberal Arts & Sciences (601 and 30.6%), General Business Administration & Management (256 and 13%), and Physical Sciences (202 and 10.3%).

The median tuition cost in Middlesex County (North Central)--Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ for private four year colleges is $11,950.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ, the percentage of applicants admitted was 82.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 100%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 9,719 (44.8% men and 55.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 9,719 students enrolled in Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ, 44.8% men and 55.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 3,187 records, of which 61% were women and 39% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Physical Sciences
202 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
601 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
256 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Middlesex County (North Central)--Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ was Physical Sciences with 202 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Middlesex County (North Central)--Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Middlesex College
1,873 degrees awarded
Pro Beauty Academy
85 degrees awarded
Rabbi Jacob Joseph School
5 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Middlesex College with 1,873 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 787 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ, which is 0.669 times less than the 1,176 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 609 degrees mean that there were 1.02 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 598 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($11,950) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,328) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,120) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.767% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.935% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (23.5k), High School or Equivalent (18.5k), and Graduate Degree (18.3k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ was $374,100 in 2021, which is 1.53 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $361,000 to $374,100, a 3.63% increase. The homeownership rate in Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ is 59.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ have an average commute time of 34.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ is $104,941. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ was Ridgewood Village, Glen Rock & Westwood Boroughs PUMA, NJ with a value of $169,605, followed by Tenafly, Park Ridge & Cresskill Boroughs PUMA, NJ and Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, with respective values of $162,351 and $158,432.

Housing

Property

$374,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,476

$23,634

Median Property Taxes

±$890

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

59.3%

Homeownership

2021

62.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 59.3% of the housing units in Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 59.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ was Ridgewood Village, Glen Rock & Westwood Boroughs PUMA, NJ with a value of $169,605, followed by Tenafly, Park Ridge & Cresskill Boroughs PUMA, NJ and Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, with respective values of $162,351 and $158,432.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$104,941

Median Household Income

± $4,790

39.8k

Number of Households

± 1,461

In 2021, the median household income of the 39.8k households in Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ grew to $104,941 from the previous year's value of $97,932.

The following chart displays the households in Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.443

2021 Wage GINI in Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ

0.441

2020 Wage GINI in Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ

In 2021, the income inequality in Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.511% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (65.3%)
Worked At Home (12.4%)
Public Transit (11.3%)

In 2021, 65.3% of workers in Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.4%) and those who used public transit to get to work (11.3%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

34.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ have a longer commute time (34.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 7.73% of the workforce in Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

5.64% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ (6.44k out of 114k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ is White, followed by Asian and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.5% of the population of Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ has health coverage, with 64.5% on employee plans, 11.3% on Medicaid, 9.95% on Medicare, 9.32% on non-group plans, and 0.431% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New Jersey see 1171 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.679% decrease from the previous year (1179 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1139 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 383 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,171 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Jersey

Primary care physicians in New Jersey see an average of 1,171 patients per year. This represents a 0.679% decrease from the previous year (1,179 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in New Jersey in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.2% under 18 years, 18.7% between 18 and 34 years, 42% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.54%

Uninsured

64.5%

Employer Coverage

11.3%

Medicaid

9.95%

Medicare

9.32%

Non-Group

0.431%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ declined by 8.99% from 4.98% to 4.54%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.