Somerset County, NJ

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    2024 Population
    349,846
    US Senator
    Cory Booker
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Andy Kim
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    41.8
    0.239% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    5.37%
    2.11% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $140,374
    3.25% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $552,100
    5.38% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    190,550
    1.78% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Somerset County, 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.

    The largest universities in Somerset County, NJ are Raritan Valley Community College (993 degrees awarded in 2024), American Institute-Somerset (150 degrees), and Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-North Plainfield (124 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Somerset County, NJ was $552,100, and the homeownership rate was 74.3%.

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    Population & Diversity

    In 2024, there were 2.52 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (172k people) in Somerset County, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 68.4k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 32.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Somerset County, NJ
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      172k ± 789
    2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      68.4k ± 847
    3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      32.4k ± 651
    17.6%
    Hispanic Population
    61.6k people

    In 2024, there were 2.52 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (172k people) in Somerset County, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 68.4k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 32.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    17.6% of the people in Somerset County, NJ are hispanic (61.6k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Somerset County, NJ as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for New Jersey.
    Most Common Origin
    1. India
      279,408 ± 12,782 people
    2. Dominican Republic
      210,288 ± 11,131 people
    3. Mexico
      108,737 ± 8,049 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Jersey was India, the natal country of 279,408 New Jersey residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 210,288 and Mexico with 108,737.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    27.7%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    96.8k people
    27.4%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    94.7k people

    As of 2024, 27.7% of Somerset County, NJ residents (96.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Somerset County, NJ was 27.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      3,001 ± 463
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      1,990 ± 408
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      730 ± 223

    Somerset County, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.51 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    94.6% of the population of Somerset County, NJ has health coverage, with 63.2% on employee plans, 7.06% on Medicaid, 12.7% on Medicare, 11.2% on non-group plans, and 0.403% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Somerset County, NJ see 907 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (907 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1017 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 307 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    907 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Somerset County, NJ

    Primary care physicians in Somerset County, NJ see an average of 907 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (907 patients).

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

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    Location of Health Services Facilities

    Health Service Type
    Top 5 Health Facilities Servicing the Greatest Number of Households
    1. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4001

    2. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4002

    3. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4003

    4. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4004

    5. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4005

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.6% under 18 years, 18.1% between 18 and 34 years, 42.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.7% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    5.43%
    Uninsured
    63.2%
    Employer Coverage
    7.06%
    Medicaid
    12.7%
    Medicare
    11.2%
    Non-Group
    0.403%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Somerset County, NJ declined by 4.04% from 5.66% to 5.43%.

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

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 4.21 in Somerset County, NJ.

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    Health Behaviors

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 26.9% in Somerset County, NJ.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 5.26% in Somerset County, NJ.

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    Economy

    The economy of Somerset County, NJ employs 191k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Somerset County, NJ were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (27,116 people), Manufacturing (24,190 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (23,857 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance ($136,488), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($124,841), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($123,561).

    Employment

    Occupations

    191k
    2024 Value
    ± 3,536
    1.78%
    1 Year growth
    ± 2.57%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Somerset County, NJ grew at a rate of 1.78%, from 187k employees to 191k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Somerset County, NJ, are Management Occupations (28,503 people), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (18,613 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (18,059 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Somerset County, NJ.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    191k
    2024 Value
    ± 3,536
    1.78%
    1 Year growth
    ± 2.57%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Somerset County, NJ grew at a rate of 1.78%, from 187k employees to 191k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Somerset County, NJ, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (27,116 people), Manufacturing (24,190 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (23,857 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Somerset County, NJ, though some of these residents may live in Somerset County, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $86,789
    Median earning men ± $2,875
    $61,934
    Median earning women ± $1,292

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($159,095), Information ($122,619), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($116,375).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($113,550), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($89,747), and Information ($86,944).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.27%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 4.24M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 2.27% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 16.5%.

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

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 1,184
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    2. 570
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. 564
      Construction

    The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

    The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $3.44M
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    2. $2.52M
      Wholesale Trade
    3. $2.37M
      Management of Companies and Enterprises

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Kamala Harris with 52% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Jill Stein (0.914%).

    Cory Booker and Andy Kim 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 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Somerset County, NJ. Showing the available data for New Jersey.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (52%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (46.1%)
      Republican Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.914%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Kamala Harris with 52% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Jill Stein (0.914%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Jersey for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from New Jersey

    Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.
    Cory Booker
    Senator from New Jersey2
    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.{{Cite news |url=https://www.politico.com/story/2013/10/cory-booker-new-jersey-senate-election-098436 |title=Booker Wins New Jersey Senate Seat |work=Politico |access-date=May 21, 2020 }}
    Andy Kim
    Senator from New Jersey1
    Assumed office on December 8, 2024
    Elected to the seat to succeed George Helmy, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of Bob Menendez.

    Cory Booker and Andy Kim 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.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Somerset County, NJ awarded 1,267 degrees. The student population of Somerset County, NJ in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 3,582 male students and 3,815 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Somerset County, NJ are White (540 and 43.1%), Hispanic or Latino (373 and 29.8%), Black or African American (142 and 11.3%), and Asian (81 and 6.47%).

    The largest universities in Somerset County, NJ by number of degrees awarded are Raritan Valley Community College (993 and 78.4%), American Institute-Somerset (150 and 11.8%), and Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-North Plainfield (124 and 9.79%).

    The most popular majors in Somerset County, NJ are Liberal Arts & Sciences (222 and 17.5%), General Business (157 and 12.4%), and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (134 and 10.6%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 7,397 students enrolled in Somerset County, NJ, 48.4% men and 51.6% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in N/A with N/A records, of which N/A% were women and N/A% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      219 degrees awarded
    2. General Business
      157 degrees awarded
    3. Other Multidisciplinary Studies
      134 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Somerset County, NJ was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 219 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Somerset County, NJ according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Raritan Valley Community College
      993 degrees awarded
    2. American Institute-Somerset
      150 degrees awarded
    3. Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-North Plainfield
      124 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Raritan Valley Community College with 993 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 523 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Somerset County, NJ, which is 0.703 times less than the 744 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 540 degrees mean that there were 1.45 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 373 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($10,180) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,200) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($2,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Somerset County, NJ was $552,100 in 2024, which is 1.66 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $523,900 to $552,100, a 5.38% increase. The homeownership rate in Somerset County, NJ is 74.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65.2%.

    In 2025, 15.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Somerset County, NJ. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.47%.

    Housing

    Property

    $552,100
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$7,374
    $97,187
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,757

    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 Somerset County, NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $140,374
    Median Household Income
    ± $3,294
    131k
    Number of Households
    ± 2,712

    In 2024, the median household income of the 131k households in Somerset County, NJ grew to $140,374 from the previous year's value of $135,960.

    The following chart displays the households in Somerset County, 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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Somerset County, NJ is from New Jersey.
    0.482
    2024 Wage GINI in New Jersey
    0.486
    2023 Wage GINI in New Jersey

    In 2024, the income inequality in New Jersey was 0.482 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.733% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New Jersey was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New Jersey in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in New Jersey across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (63.8%)
    2. Worked At Home (22.7%)
    3. Carpooled (6.54%)

    In 2024, 63.8% of workers in Somerset County, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (22.7%) and those who carpooled to work (6.54%).

    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.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 15.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Somerset County, NJ. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.47%.

    The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    5.37% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Somerset County, NJ (18.6k out of 347k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 75+ and then Males 25 - 34.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Somerset County, NJ is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

    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.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 6.1% of the children was living in poverty in Somerset County, NJ. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.2%.

    The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

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