Somerset County, NJ

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Cities in Somerset County

Neighborhoods in Somerset County

Neighborhood

Somerset, NJ

Finderne / Bound Brook Junction

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Somerset

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

57.9%

Households with Children

32.3%

School Enrollment K-12

36,539

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.9%
School Age (5-17): 16.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 19.5%
Working Age (35-54): 27.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.8%
Seniors (65+): 17.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 6.0%
High School / GED: 17.6%
Some College or Associate's: 18.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 57.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 25.8%
Single Parents: 6.5%
Couples & Adults: 39.7%
Living Alone: 28.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 49.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 17.6%
Asian: 19.6%
Black or African American: 9.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 27.2%
South Asian: 61.3%
Southeast Asian: 9.5%
Central Asian: 0.0%
Other Asian: 2.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 12.2%
Puerto Rican: 16.3%
Cuban: 3.8%
Dominican: 12.1%
Central American: 22.4%
South American: 25.8%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 7.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 41.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.9%
Other White: 56.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 49.2%
Sub-Saharan African: 7.0%
Caribbean: 13.9%
Other Black: 29.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 50.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 19.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.8%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 16.6%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 11.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 65.3%
Spanish: 13.1%
European & Indo-European: 11.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 8.7%
Arabic: 0.6%
Other: 0.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.7%
Elementary (1-4): 4.7%
Middle School (5-8): 4.9%
High School (9-12): 6.1%
College / Graduate: 5.9%
Not Enrolled: 75.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources