Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Readington, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

16,278

Median Agei

48.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

79.4%12,929

Hispanic/Latino

9.7%1,586

Asian

6%970

Two or More

3.5%564

Black

1.2%193

Other

0.2%31

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.1%129

High School Diploma

14.7%1,764

Some College (<1 yr)

7.1%850

Some College (1+ yr)

10.6%1,278

Associate's Degree

5%602

Bachelor's Degree

33.4%4,007

Master's Degree

20.2%2,421

Professional Degree

3.2%385

Doctorate

1.3%155

HS or Higher

96.5%

BA or Higher

58%

Graduate+

24.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$549,100

Median Renti

$1,813

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

88.5%5,644

Renter-Occupied

11.5%732

Total Units

6,491

Homeownership

88.5%

Vacancy Rate

1.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.4%25

$50K–$100K

1.1%63

$100K–$150K

1%54

$150K–$200K

0.7%41

$200K–$300K

8.4%475

$300K–$500K

30.9%1,744

$500K–$1M

51.4%2,903

$1M+

6%339

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

106

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

226

$2,000+

216

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%35

2010–2019

6.3%407

2000–2009

6.6%429

1990–1999

18.5%1,201

1980–1989

21.2%1,377

1970–1979

16.8%1,091

1960–1969

7.8%504

1950–1959

7.5%488

1940–1949

3.3%214

1939 or earlier

11.5%745

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

63.2%4,029

Fuel Oil

20.1%1,281

Electricity

8.2%525

Bottled/LP Gas

4.7%297

Wood

2.6%167

Solar

0.9%58

Other

0.3%19

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$157,625

Mean Household Incomei

$191,821

Per Capita Incomei

$74,445

Poverty Ratei

3.3%

Unemploymenti

5.9%

Labor Forcei

8,203

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.2%140

$10K–$15K

1%62

$15K–$20K

0.4%23

$20K–$25K

1.3%85

$25K–$30K

2.4%154

$30K–$35K

0.9%57

$35K–$40K

1.7%107

$40K–$45K

3.2%205

$45K–$50K

0.3%17

$50K–$60K

5.7%361

$60K–$75K

6.1%388

$75K–$100K

9%574

$100K–$125K

8%507

$125K–$150K

5.3%340

$150K–$200K

15.5%986

$200K+

37.2%2,370

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,4118.7%

By Region

Top Countries

India

217

Mexico

212

Philippines

Germany

Canada

Poland

United Kingdom

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

7,550

Avg. Commutei

29.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

7,722

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

753(5.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.9%Insured

3.1%Uninsured