Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ

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2021 Population

111,460

3.47% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Menendez

Democratic Party

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

45.2

0.668% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

3.35%

0.515% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$158,432

6.07% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$571,500

0.776% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

56,297

4.22% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ had a population of 111k people with a median age of 45.2 and a median household income of $158,432. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ grew from 107,724 to 111,460, a 3.47% increase and its median household income grew from $149,370 to $158,432, a 6.07% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ are White (Non-Hispanic) (71%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (16%), White (Hispanic) (5.15%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.63%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.42%).

22.8% of the households in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, 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.

93.4% of the residents in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ are Raritan Valley Community College (1,213 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ was $571,500, and the homeownership rate was 86.2%.

Most people in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 32.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ was 2 cars per household.

Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ borders Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ, Somerset County (South) PUMA, NJ, North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ, Morris County (West) PUMA, NJ, Morristown Town, Madison & Florham Park Boroughs PUMA, NJ, and Summit City & Westfield Town (North) PUMA, NJ.

United States New Jersey

Population & Diversity

Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ is home to a population of 111k people, from which 93.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 19.4% of Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ residents were born outside of the country (21.6k people).

In 2021, there were 4.42 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (79.1k people) in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.9k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 5.74k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ are Spanish (5,324 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (3,831 households), and Hindi (1,438 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

55,904

Women

50.1%

55,723

Men

49.9%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 111,627 inhabitants, with 49.9% men, and 50.1% women.

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Citizenship

93.4%

2021 Citizenship

93.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 93.4% of Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ was 93.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ

White (Non-Hispanic)
79.1k ± 1.51k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
17.9k ± 1.06k
White (Hispanic)
5.74k ± 929

7.6%

Hispanic Population

8.48k people

7.6% of the people in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ are hispanic (8.48k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
5,973 ± 1,846 people
China
2,607 ± 1,239 people
Philippines
802 ± 693 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ was India, the natal country of 5,973 Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ residents, followed by China with 2,607 and Philippines with 802.

Foreign-Born Population

19.4%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

21.6k people

18.9%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

20.3k people

As of 2021, 19.4% of Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ residents (21.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ was 18.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
5,324 households (5.01%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
3,831 households (3.6%)
Hindi
1,438 households (1.35%)

22.8% of the households in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. 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.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ was Spanish. 5.01% of the households in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,346 ± 323
Korea
611 ± 262
Gulf War (2001-)
584 ± 200

Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.2 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ employs 56.3k people. The largest industries in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ are Elementary & secondary schools (4,509 people), Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing (2,869 people), and Computer Systems Design (2,436 people), and the highest paying industries are Electric lighting & electrical equipment manufacturing, & other electrical component manufacturing, n.e.c. ($307,322), Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($282,567), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($264,133).

Males in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ have an average income that is 1.61 times higher than the average income of females, which is $106,605. The income inequality in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ (measured using the Gini index) is 0.509, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

25,124

Women

46.5%

28,892

Men

53.5%

The workforce of Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ in 2020 was 54,016 people, with 46.5% woman, and 53.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ.

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Occupations

56.3k

2021 Value

4.22%

1 Year growth

± 4.22%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ grew at a rate of 4.22%, from 54k employees to 56.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, are Other managers (3,500 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (2,024 people), and Accountants & auditors (1,352 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Jersey (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

56.3k

2021 Value

4.22%

1 Year growth

± 4.22%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ grew at a rate of 4.22%, from 54k employees to 56.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,509 people), Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing (2,869 people), and Computer Systems Design (2,436 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, though some of these residents may live in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$102,773

Median earning men ± $4,324

$60,769

Median earning women ± $2,676

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($203,281), Manufacturing ($132,232), and Information ($122,895).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($128,395), Information ($111,563), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($103,476).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey product (by dollars) was Electronics with $68.4B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($64.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($45.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New Jersey products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$634B

2020 Value in New Jersey

$1.35T

Projected 2050 Value in New Jersey

113% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Jersey trade was $634B. This is expected to increase 113% to $1.35T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New Jersey trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$114B
Pennsylvania
$59.4B
Ohio
$21.2B

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $114B, followed by Pennsylvania with $59.4B and Ohio and $21.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New Jersey shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker 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 12 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ. Showing the available data for New Jersey.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (57.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.4%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.696%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Jersey for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New Jersey

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Bob Menendez

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on January 17, 2006
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jon Corzine, who was elected Governor of New Jersey.

Cory Booker

Senator from New Jersey

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.

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker 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.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Jersey over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New Jersey

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Jersey have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ awarded 1,213 degrees. The student population of Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,247 male students and 3,441 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ are White (622 and 52.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (240 and 20.4%), Asian (109 and 9.25%), and Black or African American (93 and 7.89%).

The largest universities in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ by number of degrees awarded are Raritan Valley Community College (1,213 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ are General Business (232 and 19.1%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (214 and 17.6%), and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (169 and 13.9%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2015 in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, the percentage of applicants admitted was 98.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 61.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 6,688 (48.5% men and 51.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 6,688 students enrolled in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, 48.5% men and 51.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,683 records, of which 48.2% were women and 51.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business
232 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
210 degree-majors awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
169 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ was General Business with 232 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Raritan Valley Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,213 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Raritan Valley Community College with 1,213 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 568 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, which is 0.881 times less than the 645 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 622 degrees mean that there were 2.59 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 240 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($5,712) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,200) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.37% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.335% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (30.1k), Graduate Degree (24.1k), and High School or Equivalent (12.3k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ was $571,500 in 2021, which is 2.33 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $567,100 to $571,500, a 0.776% increase. The homeownership rate in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ is 86.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ have an average commute time of 32.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ is $158,432. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ was Ridgewood Village, Glen Rock & Westwood Boroughs PUMA, NJ with a value of $169,605, followed by Tenafly, Park Ridge & Cresskill Boroughs PUMA, NJ and Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, with respective values of $162,351 and $158,432.

Housing

Property

$571,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$11,179

$35,170

Median Property Taxes

±$1,058

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 (North & West) PUMA, NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

86.2%

Homeownership

2021

61.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 86.2% of the housing units in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 86.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ was Ridgewood Village, Glen Rock & Westwood Boroughs PUMA, NJ with a value of $169,605, followed by Tenafly, Park Ridge & Cresskill Boroughs PUMA, NJ and Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, with respective values of $162,351 and $158,432.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$158,432

Median Household Income

± $5,976

40.8k

Number of Households

± 1,374

In 2021, the median household income of the 40.8k households in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ grew to $158,432 from the previous year's value of $149,370.

The following chart displays the households in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, 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.

Wage Distribution

0.509

2021 Wage GINI in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ

0.511

2020 Wage GINI in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ

In 2021, the income inequality in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ was 0.509 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.409% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (72.5%)
Worked At Home (17.5%)
Carpooled (4.49%)

In 2021, 72.5% of workers in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (17.5%) and those who carpooled to work (4.49%).

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.

Commute Time

32.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ have a longer commute time (32.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 5.15% of the workforce in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, 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 (North & West) PUMA, NJ have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

3.35% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ (3.69k out of 110k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ is White, followed by Asian and Hispanic.

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.6% of the population of Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ has health coverage, with 68.3% on employee plans, 3.48% on Medicaid, 12.6% on Medicare, 11.7% on non-group plans, and 0.557% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New Jersey see 1171 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.679% decrease from the previous year (1179 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1139 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 383 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,171 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Jersey

Primary care physicians in New Jersey see an average of 1,171 patients per year. This represents a 0.679% decrease from the previous year (1,179 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.3% under 18 years, 13.7% between 18 and 34 years, 46.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.35%

Uninsured

68.3%

Employer Coverage

3.48%

Medicaid

12.6%

Medicare

11.7%

Non-Group

0.557%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ grew by 15.2% from 2.91% to 3.35%.

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