Middlesex County, New Jersey
Middlesex County is home to 871,290 people. 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line, below the New Jersey rate (9.7%). The median household income is $111,549.
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| Measure | Value | New Jersey | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 871,290 | 9,343,809 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $111,549 | $103,556 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 8.6% | 9.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 10.6% | 13.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 7.2% | 7.5% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45.6% | 43.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $462,900 | $454,400 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,871 | $1,720 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 48.1% | 51.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 35.4% | 23.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 39.5 years | 40.1 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.