New Brunswick, NJ Demographics
What is the population of New Brunswick?
There are 55,718 residents in New Brunswick, with a median age of 24. Of this, 52.25% are males and 47.75% are females. US-born citizens make up 63.21% of the resident pool in New Brunswick, while non-US-born citizens account for 17.5%. Additionally, 19.29% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 44,296 people in New Brunswick currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 55,718 | 0.1% |
| Male Population | 29,113 | 3.5% |
| Female Population | 26,605 | -3.4% |
Male Population 52.25%
Female Population 47.75%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 24 | 1.3% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 35,219 | -2.1% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 9,750 | 4.8% |
| Not Citizen | 10,749 | 3.5% |
Citizen U.S. Born 63.21%
Citizen not U.S. Born 17.5%
Not Citizen 19.29%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,201 | 38.8% |
| Moved from Same County | 3,262 | -0.6% |
| Moved from Same State | 3,164 | 10.8% |
| Moved from Different State | 3,438 | 2.5% |
| Same House as Last Year | 44,296 | -1.3% |
Moved from Abroad 2.17%
Moved from Same County 5.89%
Moved from Same State 5.72%
Moved from Different State 6.21%
Same House as Last Year 80.01%
What are the employment statistics in New Brunswick?
White-collar workers make up 65.33% of the working population in New Brunswick, while blue-collar employees account for 34.67%. There are also 1,491 entrepreneurs in New Brunswick (5.81% of the workforce); 18,497 workers employed in private companies (72.02%); and 2,729 people working in governmental institutions (10.63%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 16,778 | 12.2% |
| Blue Collar | 8,905 | 7.7% |
White Collar 65.33%
Blue Collar 34.67%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,491 | 9.9% |
| Private Companies | 18,497 | 4.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 2,729 | 21.7% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 2,966 | 59.4% |
Self Employees 5.81%
Private Companies 72.02%
Governmental Workers 10.63%
Not for Profit Companies 11.55%
How many households are there in New Brunswick?
There are a total of 15,626 households in New Brunswick, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 56.27% of these New Brunswick households, while non-family units account for the remaining 43.73%. Additionally, 34.98% of households have children and 65.02% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 15,626 | 1.1% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 8,792 | 0.1% |
| Non-Family Households | 6,834 | 2.2% |
Family Households 56.27%
Non-Family Households 43.73%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 5,466 | -4.4% |
| Households without Children | 10,160 | 4.2% |
Households with Children 34.98%
Households without Children 65.02%
What are the median and average incomes in New Brunswick?
The average annual household income in New Brunswick is $81,409, while the median household income sits at $57,138 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $63,365, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $73,633. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $23,696 and $38,250, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $81,409 | 8.4% |
| Median Household Income | $57,138 | 15.8% |
| People below Poverty Level | -9 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 31,941 | 5.8% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in New Brunswick?
There are 16,887 housing units in New Brunswick, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1969. Of the 15,626 occupied housing units in New Brunswick, 20.2% are owner-occupied, while 79.8% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 63.88% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $286,500. In general, housing costs reach $1,730 per month in New Brunswick.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 16,887 | 1.1% |
| Median Year Built | 1969 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 3,751 | -3.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,367 | -12.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,864 | 3.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,550 | -0.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,870 | 7.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,353 | 3.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,275 | -11.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 2,037 | 5.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 1,779 | 22.5% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 41 | 1,950.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 15,626 | 1.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 3,156 | 3.2% |
| Renter Occupied | $12,470 | 0.5% |
Owner Occupied 20.2%
Renter Occupied 79.8%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 2,016 | 1.9% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,140 | 5.5% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $286,500 | 9.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $301,300 | 5.2% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,730 | 9.4% |
With Mortgage 63.88%
Without Mortgage 36.12%
What is the level of education in New Brunswick?
Approximately 32.15% of the population in New Brunswick holds a high school degree (that's 14,193 residents), while 31.81% have attained a college certificate (4,088 locals) and 11.26% have a bachelor's degree (4,972 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 6,179 | 2.8% |
| Some High School | 14,193 | 5.9% |
| Some College | 4,088 | 4.5% |
| Associate Degree | 1,671 | 23.7% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 4,972 | 1.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,086 | 0.9% |
No High School 14%
Some High School 32.15%
Some College 31.81%
Associate Degree 3.79%
Bachelor's Degree 11.26%
Graduate Degree 6.99%
What is the marital status of New Brunswick residents?
A total of 30,672 people in New Brunswick have never been married (which represents 66.6% of the total population), while 11,741 of them are wedded (25.49%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 921 (2%) and 2,578 (5.6%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 30,672 | 2.2% |
| Married | 11,741 | 2.3% |
| Separated | 921 | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 1,064 | -8.3% |
| Divorced | 2,578 | 2,578.0% |
Never Married 66.6%
Married 25.49%
Separated 2%
Widowed 2.31%
Divorced 5.6%
What are the most common means of transportation in New Brunswick?
The top three means of transportation people in New Brunswick use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 14,696 residents commute by car, 3,362 prefer going to work by walking and 1,072 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 14,696 | -0.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,072 | -11.1% |
| Railroad | 516 | 514.3% |
| Bicycle | 324 | -12.7% |
| TaxiCab | 576 | -3.4% |
| Walk | 3,362 | 47.3% |
What is the median and average household income in New Brunswick by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.