Somerset County, New Jersey
Somerset County is home to 349,846 people. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line, below the New Jersey rate (9.7%). The median household income is $140,374.
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| Measure | Value | New Jersey | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 349,846 | 9,343,809 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $140,374 | $103,556 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 5.4% | 9.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 6.7% | 13.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 5.4% | 7.5% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 57.8% | 43.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $552,100 | $454,400 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $2,033 | $1,720 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 49.0% | 51.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 27.9% | 23.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 41.8 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.