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New Brunswick, New Jersey
New Brunswick, city, in Middlesex County, New Jersey. New Brunswick had 57,133 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 55,266 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 56,345 (±62). GEOID 3451210.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
57,133
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 55,266 · ACS 2020-2024: 56,345 ±62
Median household income
$65,810
±$10,751 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$353,800
±$13,158 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$1,814
±$56 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is New Brunswick and what county is it in?
New Brunswick is a city in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It covers 5.2 square miles of land, 10,561 residents per square mile in 2020.
New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 57,133 people lived in New Brunswick on July 1, 2025, up 3.4% since 2020, faster than New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 55,266 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 56,345 (±62).
| Measure | New Brunswick | Middlesex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 56,345 ±62 | 871,290 | +385 |
| Households | 15,676 ±808 | 307,782 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.13 ±0.16 | 2.75 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 16,854 ±766 | 317,979 | no clear change |
New Brunswick's population since 2000
From 48,573 in 2000 to 57,133 in 2025: up 17.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick?
The median resident of New Brunswick is 24.8 years old; 21.5% are under 18 and 6.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 54.6%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 22.8%. 39.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | New Brunswick | Middlesex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 24.8 ±0.9 | 39.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.5% ±1.5 pts | 21.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 6.4% ±0.8 pts | 16.1% | – |
| Male | 52.6% ±2.1 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 54.6% ±2.7 pts | 23.6% | +7.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 22.8% ±1.7 pts | 37.5% | −3.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 11.6% ±1.6 pts | 9.7% | −3.7 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 7.9% ±1.2 pts | 25.4% | −1.8 pts |
| 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% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±0.7 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±1.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 39.9% ±3.0 pts | 35.4% | +8.4 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 57.4% ±2.9 pts | 47.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 1.8% ±0.6 pts | 3.0% | – |
| With a disability | 9.4% ±1.5 pts | 10.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 22.6% ±2.5 pts | 7.2% | +4.8 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 67.3% ±2.6 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.4% ±2.2 pts | 45.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.3% ±1.7 pts | 19.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 77.6% ±2.5 pts | 89.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 6.0% ±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 New Brunswick earn?
Half of New Brunswick's 15,676 households earn less than $65,810 a year (±$10,751), against $111,549 in Middlesex County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 the median was $53,883 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $11,927 after inflation. 32.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | New Brunswick | Middlesex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,810 ±$10,751 | $111,549 | +$11,927 |
| Mean household income | $87,892 ±$7,103 | $142,003 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,416 ±$1,674 | $50,601 | +$3,901 |
| People below the poverty line | 32.0% ±3.5 pts | 8.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 43.5% ±7.6 pts | 10.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 20.9% ±3.2 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.9% ±1.6 pts | 96.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.1% ±2.2 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 New Brunswick?
Owners occupy 21.4% of New Brunswick's occupied homes and renters 78.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $353,800 by its owner (±$13,158). The median renter pays $1,814 a month including utilities, and 50.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | New Brunswick | Middlesex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $353,800 ±$13,158 | $462,900 | +$44,773 |
| Median gross rent | $1,814 ±$56 | $1,871 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 50.2% ±5.1 pts | 38.8% | −6.5 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,195 ±$195 | $2,877 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 21.4% ±2.3 pts | 63.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 78.6% ±2.3 pts | 36.4% | – |
| Housing units | 16,854 ±766 | 317,979 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.5% ±1.9 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.7% ±1.2 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 21.4% ±2.4 pts | 52.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7% ±0.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.0% ±1.6 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 25.8% ±2.8 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 26.4% ±3.4 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 New Brunswick building?
Builders took permits for 46 new housing units in New Brunswick in 2025 (24 in single-family houses; the permit office reported 5 of 12 months), 0.8 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 New Brunswick work and get to work?
40.9% of New Brunswick's workers drive alone and 11.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.1%.
| Measure | New Brunswick | Middlesex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.1% ±2.4 pts | 67.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.1% ±1.7 pts | 6.7% | +2.3 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 40.9% ±4.1 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.6% ±2.0 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 4.6% ±1.4 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Walked | 14.7% ±1.9 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.0% ±2.6 pts | 18.1% | +9.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.3 min ±1.0 | 31.2 min | −3.8 min |
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 New Brunswick?
11 census tracts lie mostly in New Brunswick (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $46,442 (Tract 51) to $95,094 (Tract 60.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 56.02Middlesex County | 7,166 | $76,106 |
| Tract 51Middlesex County | 6,964 | $46,442 |
| Tract 93Middlesex County | 6,132 | not published |
| Tract 60.02Middlesex County | 5,957 | $62,757 |
| Tract 52Middlesex County | 5,902 | $46,908 |
| Tract 57Middlesex County | 5,897 | $76,557 |
| Tract 58Middlesex County | 5,058 | $37,057 |
| Tract 55Middlesex County | 3,985 | $53,023 |
| Tract 53Middlesex County | 3,909 | $62,014 |
| Tract 56.01Middlesex County | 3,261 | $82,077 |
| Tract 60.01Middlesex County | 2,114 | $95,094 |
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 New Brunswick) · Census block assignment files
How does New Brunswick compare with other places in New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, New Brunswick is the 726th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 15th-most populous of 323 in New Jersey.
New Brunswick ranks 716th 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 | 15th | 323 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 137th | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 40th | 787 |
| Median household income | 716th | 771 |
| Per capita income | 764th | 785 |
| Median home value | 550th | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 331st | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 7th | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 694th | 780 |
| Median age | 775th | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 774th | 777 |
| Work from home | 552nd | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 718th | 787 |
New Brunswick's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
Every place in New Jersey, sortable · Compare New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick?
5 of the 57 figures for New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick.