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.

Metuchen, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

15,144

Median Agei

39.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

58.7%8,892

Asian

17.9%2,706

Two or More

9.4%1,429

Hispanic/Latino

8.4%1,276

Black

4.7%715

Other

0.8%119

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.7%67

High School Diploma

10.5%1,079

Some College (<1 yr)

4.3%440

Some College (1+ yr)

8.3%857

Associate's Degree

6.1%626

Bachelor's Degree

35.2%3,622

Master's Degree

22.5%2,314

Professional Degree

5.2%538

Doctorate

4.3%443

HS or Higher

96.9%

BA or Higher

67.1%

Graduate+

32%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$604,300

Median Renti

$2,078

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

74.6%4,064

Renter-Occupied

25.4%1,386

Total Units

5,627

Homeownership

74.6%

Vacancy Rate

3.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.3%12

$50K–$100K

0.7%27

$150K–$200K

1.4%55

$200K–$300K

6.2%254

$300K–$500K

23.3%946

$500K–$1M

60.6%2,462

$1M+

7.6%308

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

418

$2,000+

697

Year Built

2020 or later

1%54

2010–2019

9.8%549

2000–2009

6%336

1990–1999

4.8%272

1980–1989

6.2%349

1970–1979

8.4%475

1960–1969

16.1%907

1950–1959

22.7%1,280

1940–1949

9.8%554

1939 or earlier

15.1%851

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

85.2%4,642

Electricity

10.4%565

Fuel Oil

2.7%148

Bottled/LP Gas

1%53

Other

0.6%32

No Fuel

0.2%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$158,052

Mean Household Incomei

$197,746

Per Capita Incomei

$71,224

Poverty Ratei

3.6%

Unemploymenti

5.8%

Labor Forcei

8,203

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.8%206

$10K–$15K

1.3%71

$15K–$20K

0.9%50

$20K–$25K

0.7%36

$25K–$30K

0.8%43

$30K–$35K

1.2%66

$35K–$40K

0.6%34

$40K–$45K

1.3%71

$45K–$50K

1.2%64

$50K–$60K

4.1%223

$60K–$75K

6.8%370

$75K–$100K

9.5%517

$100K–$125K

7.7%419

$125K–$150K

8.3%455

$150K–$200K

16.1%880

$200K+

35.7%1,945

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

131

Residentsi

166

Avg. Tenant Renti

$415/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers9 homes96% occupied$654/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8122 homes99% occupied$397/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $158,052/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $47K/yr

91.6%

Very low income$47K–$79K/yr

5.9%

Low income$79K–$126K/yr

2.5%

Who Receives This Housing

67.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

47.2% of subsidized households are minority

1.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

93.7% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,60817.2%

By Region

Top Countries

India

875

China

289

Korea

113

Philippines

103

Poland

Guatemala

United Kingdom

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

7,582

Avg. Commutei

38.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

7,716

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

266(2.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

99%Insured

1%Uninsured