Middlesex County, New Jersey
NJ · FIPS 34023 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 871,290 | — | #67 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $111,549 | +48.4% | #85 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.5 years | +1.5% | #2,266 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $462,900 | +64.2% | #172 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,871 | +60.9% | #77 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.6% | -31.8% | #487 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Middlesex County has a population of 871,290, making it the #67 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.5 years, which is 1.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Middlesex County is $111,549, ranking #85 out of 3,222 counties — 48.4% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.6% and unemployment stands at 6.7%.
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The median home value in Middlesex County is $462,900 (+64.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,871/mo and the homeownership rate is 63.6%.
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92.8% of residents in Middlesex County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.2% above the national rate.
About Middlesex County, New Jersey
Middlesex County, New Jersey has a total population of 871,290, making it the 67th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Middlesex County is 39.5 years, which is 1.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Middlesex County is $111,549, which ranks #85 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 48.4% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7%.
The median home value in Middlesex County is $462,900, 64.2% above the national median. Renters in Middlesex County pay a median gross rent of $1,871 per month. The homeownership rate is 63.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Middlesex County, 45.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 35.3% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 34.5 min.
Middlesex County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 37.5% of the population, followed by Asian (non-Hispanic) (25.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.6%).
All data for Middlesex County, New Jersey comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.