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.

Piscataway, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

61,297

Median Agei

33.3

Race & Ethnicityi

Asian

30.6%18,740

White

30.3%18,567

Black

20%12,233

Hispanic/Latino

15.1%9,253

Two or More

3.2%1,988

Other

0.8%475

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%41

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.8%687

High School Diploma

17.8%6,757

Some College (<1 yr)

4.3%1,629

Some College (1+ yr)

10.1%3,831

Associate's Degree

7.8%2,950

Bachelor's Degree

29.5%11,182

Master's Degree

15.2%5,767

Professional Degree

1.8%680

Doctorate

2.4%904

HS or Higher

90.8%

BA or Higher

48.9%

Graduate+

19.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$449,900

Median Renti

$2,024

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

63.8%11,272

Renter-Occupied

36.2%6,392

Total Units

18,289

Homeownership

63.8%

Vacancy Rate

3.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.5%57

$50K–$100K

0.7%83

$100K–$150K

0.3%39

$150K–$200K

0.9%102

$200K–$300K

6.3%708

$300K–$500K

54.2%6,106

$500K–$1M

36%4,056

$1M+

1.1%121

Rent Distribution

Under $500

179

$750–$1,000

147

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

548

$1,500–$2,000

2,113

$2,000+

3,232

Year Built

2020 or later

1.8%332

2010–2019

6.8%1,237

2000–2009

8.7%1,586

1990–1999

13.3%2,439

1980–1989

12.6%2,309

1970–1979

14%2,555

1960–1969

20.8%3,795

1950–1959

13.6%2,491

1940–1949

3.2%586

1939 or earlier

5.2%959

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

82.1%14,500

Electricity

12.1%2,136

Fuel Oil

2.9%520

Bottled/LP Gas

2%351

No Fuel

0.5%83

Solar

0.2%42

Other

0.1%23

Wood

0.1%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$127,832

Mean Household Incomei

$149,665

Per Capita Incomei

$44,808

Poverty Ratei

3.4%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

34,928

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.3%224

$10K–$15K

1.1%193

$15K–$20K

0.8%142

$20K–$25K

1.6%288

$25K–$30K

1.7%305

$30K–$35K

2%355

$35K–$40K

1.7%308

$40K–$45K

1.9%333

$45K–$50K

1.1%196

$50K–$60K

5.4%956

$60K–$75K

7.4%1,305

$75K–$100K

12.6%2,219

$100K–$125K

10%1,763

$125K–$150K

11.1%1,955

$150K–$200K

17.1%3,013

$200K+

23.3%4,109

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

20,78033.9%

By Region

Top Countries

India

7,908

China

1,535

Philippines

923

Canada

597

Korea

361

Poland

180

Guatemala

178

Mexico

169

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

30,965

Avg. Commutei

26.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

32,143

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,357(2.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95%Insured

5%Uninsured