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.

Bound Brook, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

12,219

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

58.6%7,158

White

30%3,661

Black

7.1%867

Asian

2.4%298

Two or More

1.4%173

Other

0.5%62

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3%256

High School Diploma

27.1%2,322

Some College (<1 yr)

6.1%522

Some College (1+ yr)

15.3%1,310

Associate's Degree

7.2%615

Bachelor's Degree

15.9%1,365

Master's Degree

7.7%662

Professional Degree

2.3%201

Doctorate

1.1%97

HS or Higher

85.8%

BA or Higher

27.1%

Graduate+

11.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$397,100

Median Renti

$1,973

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

44.8%2,063

Renter-Occupied

55.2%2,542

Total Units

4,707

Homeownership

44.8%

Vacancy Rate

2.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.5%30

$150K–$200K

0.6%12

$200K–$300K

17.7%366

$300K–$500K

62.2%1,283

$500K–$1M

16.8%346

$1M+

1.3%26

Rent Distribution

$1,000–$1,250

125

$1,250–$1,500

164

$1,500–$2,000

1,009

$2,000+

1,191

Year Built

2020 or later

1.4%64

2010–2019

14%661

2000–2009

2.8%131

1990–1999

6.9%325

1980–1989

3.1%147

1970–1979

7.8%368

1960–1969

9.1%429

1950–1959

15.4%725

1940–1949

11.9%559

1939 or earlier

27.6%1,298

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

69.6%3,207

Electricity

24%1,105

Fuel Oil

3.3%150

No Fuel

1.6%73

Other

1%44

Bottled/LP Gas

0.2%9

Coal

0.2%9

Solar

0.2%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$90,571

Mean Household Incomei

$111,616

Per Capita Incomei

$43,127

Poverty Ratei

11.1%

Unemploymenti

4.1%

Labor Forcei

7,440

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.2%100

$10K–$15K

3.4%155

$15K–$20K

2.1%99

$20K–$25K

2.7%123

$25K–$30K

3.9%178

$30K–$35K

1.1%51

$35K–$40K

2.5%117

$40K–$45K

6.7%309

$45K–$50K

4.3%198

$50K–$60K

5.6%256

$60K–$75K

9%413

$75K–$100K

12.3%565

$100K–$125K

13.1%603

$125K–$150K

11.1%512

$150K–$200K

9.4%432

$200K+

10.7%494

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

107

Residentsi

180

Avg. Tenant Renti

$533/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

11 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers106 homes93% occupied$533/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $90,571/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $27K/yr

84%

Very low income$27K–$45K/yr

14%

Low income$45K–$72K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

55% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

70% of subsidized households are minority

30% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

35% 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

4,64638%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

764

Guatemala

379

Philippines

China

United Kingdom

Poland

India

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

7,010

Avg. Commutei

23.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

7,111

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

460(4.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

80.5%Insured

19.5%Uninsured

Bound Brook, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026