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Metuchen, New Jersey
Metuchen, borough, in Middlesex County, New Jersey. Metuchen had 15,363 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 15,049 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 15,144 (±39). GEOID 3445690.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
15,363
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 15,049 · ACS 2020-2024: 15,144 ±39
Median household income
$158,052
±$14,768 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$604,300
±$23,745 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$2,078
±$209 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Metuchen and what county is it in?
Metuchen is a borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It covers 2.8 square miles of land, 5,305 residents per square mile in 2020.
Metuchen is in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 22 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Metuchen, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 15,363 people lived in Metuchen on July 1, 2025, up 1.9% since 2020, slower than New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 15,049 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 15,144 (±39).
| Measure | Metuchen | Middlesex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 15,144 ±39 | 871,290 | +1,096 |
| Households | 5,450 ±250 | 307,782 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.78 ±0.13 | 2.75 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,627 ±273 | 317,979 | no clear change |
Metuchen's population since 2000
From 12,840 in 2000 to 15,363 in 2025: up 19.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Metuchen as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Metuchen?
The median resident of Metuchen is 39.1 years old; 27.1% are under 18 and 14.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 58.7%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 17.9%. 17.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Metuchen | Middlesex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.1 ±1.4 | 39.5 | −1.9 |
| Under 18 years | 27.1% ±2.3 pts | 21.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.9% ±1.4 pts | 16.1% | – |
| Male | 48.1% ±2.2 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.4% ±2.3 pts | 23.6% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 58.7% ±4.1 pts | 37.5% | −7.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.7% ±1.8 pts | 9.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 17.9% ±2.7 pts | 25.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 9.4% ±3.6 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 17.2% ±2.5 pts | 35.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 22.9% ±3.1 pts | 47.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.4% ±0.9 pts | 3.0% | – |
| With a disability | 7.7% ±2.0 pts | 10.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.0% ±0.5 pts | 7.2% | −1.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.9% ±1.1 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 67.1% ±3.5 pts | 45.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 32.0% ±3.2 pts | 19.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.2% ±1.8 pts | 89.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.0% ±1.1 pts | 2.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Metuchen earn?
Half of Metuchen's 5,450 households earn less than $158,052 a year (±$14,768), against $111,549 in Middlesex County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 it was $158,291 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Metuchen | Middlesex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $158,052 ±$14,768 | $111,549 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $197,746 ±$13,667 | $142,003 | – |
| Per capita income | $71,224 ±$5,021 | $50,601 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 3.6% ±1.1 pts | 8.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.2% ±1.2 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.3% ±1.1 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.9% ±1.0 pts | 96.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.6% ±1.3 pts | 94.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Metuchen?
Owners occupy 74.6% of Metuchen's occupied homes and renters 25.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $604,300 by its owner (±$23,745). The median renter pays $2,078 a month including utilities, and 27.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Metuchen | Middlesex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $604,300 ±$23,745 | $462,900 | +$65,995 |
| Median gross rent | $2,078 ±$209 | $1,871 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 27.6% ±7.3 pts | 38.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,411 ±$147 | $2,877 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.6% ±3.2 pts | 63.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 25.4% ±3.2 pts | 36.4% | – |
| Housing units | 5,627 ±273 | 317,979 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.9% ±2.6 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.4% ±3.6 pts | 52.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.8% ±1.8 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 15.1% ±3.5 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.5% ±1.2 pts | 8.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Metuchen building?
Builders took permits for 6 new housing units in Metuchen in 2025 (6 in single-family houses), 0.4 per 1,000 residents against 2.9 across New Jersey.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Metuchen work and get to work?
48.5% of Metuchen's workers drive alone and 26.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 38.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.8%.
| Measure | Metuchen | Middlesex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 71.4% ±3.0 pts | 67.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.8% ±2.6 pts | 6.7% | +2.8 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 48.5% ±3.3 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.4% ±2.3 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 15.7% ±2.7 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Walked | 2.1% ±1.0 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 26.9% ±3.7 pts | 18.1% | +21.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 38.3 min ±2.2 | 31.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Metuchen?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Metuchen (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $142,500 (Tract 22) to $215,568 (Tract 21.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 20Middlesex County | 4,575 | $157,788 |
| Tract 21.02Middlesex County | 4,233 | $152,031 |
| Tract 22Middlesex County | 4,046 | $142,500 |
| Tract 21.01Middlesex County | 2,290 | $215,568 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Metuchen) · Census block assignment files
How does Metuchen compare with other places in New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Metuchen is the 2,373rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 66th-most populous of 323 in New Jersey.
Metuchen ranks 153rd of 771 places in New Jersey with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 66th | 323 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 274th | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 130th | 787 |
| Median household income | 153rd | 771 |
| Per capita income | 188th | 785 |
| Median home value | 188th | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 184th | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 440th | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 119th | 780 |
| Median age | 613th | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 468th | 777 |
| Work from home | 112th | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 69th | 787 |
Metuchen's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
Every place in New Jersey, sortable · Compare Metuchen with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Metuchen?
8 of the 57 figures for Metuchen on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Metuchen are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Metuchen.