Somerset County, New Jersey
NJ · FIPS 34035 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 349,846 | — | #213 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $140,374 | +86.8% | #15 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.8 years | +7.5% | #1,569 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $552,100 | +95.8% | #102 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,033 | +74.8% | #42 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.4% | -57.3% | #70 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Somerset County has a population of 349,846, making it the #213 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.8 years, which is 7.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Somerset County is $140,374, ranking #15 out of 3,222 counties — 86.8% above the national median. The poverty rate is 5.4% and unemployment stands at 4.7%.
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The median home value in Somerset County is $552,100 (+95.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $2,033/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.3%.
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94.6% of residents in Somerset County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.1% above the national rate.
About Somerset County, New Jersey
Somerset County, New Jersey has a total population of 349,846, making it the 213th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Somerset County is 41.8 years, which is 7.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Somerset County is $140,374, which ranks #15 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 86.8% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 5.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7%.
The median home value in Somerset County is $552,100, 95.8% above the national median. Renters in Somerset County pay a median gross rent of $2,033 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Somerset County, 57.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 71.5% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 34.3 min.
Somerset County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 49.3% of the population, followed by Asian (non-Hispanic) (19.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.6%).
All data for Somerset 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.