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.

Somerville, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

13,410

Median Agei

35.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

51.8%6,950

Hispanic/Latino

21.1%2,835

Black

11.3%1,517

Asian

10.8%1,449

Two or More

4.3%582

Other

0.6%77

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.9%293

High School Diploma

20.4%2,057

Some College (<1 yr)

5.4%541

Some College (1+ yr)

7.4%742

Associate's Degree

3.4%346

Bachelor's Degree

33.4%3,370

Master's Degree

15%1,511

Professional Degree

3.6%359

Doctorate

2.7%277

HS or Higher

94.2%

BA or Higher

54.7%

Graduate+

21.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$435,700

Median Renti

$1,802

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

43%2,569

Renter-Occupied

57%3,411

Total Units

6,131

Homeownership

43%

Vacancy Rate

2.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.6%41

$50K–$100K

1.2%31

$100K–$150K

0.7%17

$150K–$200K

0.4%10

$200K–$300K

11.5%296

$300K–$500K

52.5%1,349

$500K–$1M

32.1%825

Rent Distribution

Under $500

202

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

143

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

312

$1,500–$2,000

1,568

$2,000+

1,077

Year Built

2020 or later

8.6%530

2010–2019

7.2%439

2000–2009

1.4%88

1990–1999

2.4%145

1980–1989

4.3%265

1970–1979

8.7%533

1960–1969

17.6%1,078

1950–1959

18.6%1,140

1940–1949

7%428

1939 or earlier

24.2%1,485

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

62.8%3,758

Electricity

27.7%1,659

Fuel Oil

4.9%293

Bottled/LP Gas

2.3%138

No Fuel

1.6%98

Other

0.5%28

Solar

0.1%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$103,760

Mean Household Incomei

$125,387

Per Capita Incomei

$56,587

Poverty Ratei

5.8%

Unemploymenti

3.4%

Labor Forcei

8,489

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.9%175

$10K–$15K

3%180

$15K–$20K

1%61

$20K–$25K

0.8%45

$25K–$30K

1.4%82

$30K–$35K

5.4%321

$35K–$40K

1.8%105

$40K–$45K

1.3%78

$45K–$50K

0.4%23

$50K–$60K

3.2%193

$60K–$75K

7.8%468

$75K–$100K

18.6%1,110

$100K–$125K

11.6%692

$125K–$150K

11%656

$150K–$200K

14.9%889

$200K+

15.1%902

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

310

Residentsi

491

Avg. Tenant Renti

$540/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

16 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers154 homes92% occupied$627/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8152 homes98% occupied$451/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC4 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $103,760/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $31K/yr

82%

Very low income$31K–$52K/yr

16%

Low income$52K–$83K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

72.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

60.1% of subsidized households are minority

13.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

63.3% 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

3,21123.9%

By Region

Top Countries

India

456

Philippines

421

Mexico

237

Korea

Canada

China

Poland

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

7,916

Avg. Commutei

28.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

8,173

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

545(4.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.5%Insured

7.5%Uninsured

Somerville, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026