Borough · New Jersey
Sayreville, New Jersey
Sayreville, borough, in Middlesex County, New Jersey. Sayreville had 46,787 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 45,345 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 45,838 (±57). GEOID 3465790.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
46,787
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 45,345 · ACS 2020-2024: 45,838 ±57
Median household income
$99,979
±$5,778 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$444,100
±$10,860 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$1,711
±$56 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Sayreville and what county is it in?
Sayreville is a borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It covers 15.8 square miles of land, 2,864 residents per square mile in 2020.
Sayreville 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 Sayreville, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 46,787 people lived in Sayreville on July 1, 2025, up 3.1% since 2020, in line with New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 45,345 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 45,838 (±57).
| Measure | Sayreville | Middlesex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 45,838 ±57 | 871,290 | +1,546 |
| Households | 17,187 ±581 | 307,782 | +889 |
| Average household size | 2.66 ±0.09 | 2.75 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 17,782 ±599 | 317,979 | +913 |
Sayreville's population since 2000
From 40,377 in 2000 to 46,787 in 2025: up 15.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Sayreville 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 Sayreville?
The median resident of Sayreville is 39.9 years old; 21.7% are under 18 and 15.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 46.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 21.2%. 33.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Sayreville | Middlesex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.9 ±1.5 | 39.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.7% ±1.5 pts | 21.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.4% ±1.3 pts | 16.1% | – |
| Male | 50.7% ±1.6 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 21.2% ±3.2 pts | 23.6% | +3.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 46.9% ±2.7 pts | 37.5% | −6.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 11.5% ±2.4 pts | 9.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 16.1% ±2.1 pts | 25.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.2% ±1.2 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 33.3% ±2.2 pts | 35.4% | +4.8 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 41.4% ±3.0 pts | 47.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.5% ±0.6 pts | 3.0% | – |
| With a disability | 10.8% ±1.4 pts | 10.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.2% ±1.8 pts | 7.2% | +2.4 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.5% ±1.3 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 36.6% ±2.3 pts | 45.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.0% ±1.8 pts | 19.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.5% ±1.8 pts | 89.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3% ±0.5 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 Sayreville earn?
Half of Sayreville's 17,187 households earn less than $99,979 a year (±$5,778), against $111,549 in Middlesex County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 it was $100,773 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Sayreville | Middlesex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $99,979 ±$5,778 | $111,549 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $122,203 ±$4,862 | $142,003 | – |
| Per capita income | $46,069 ±$2,079 | $50,601 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.2% ±1.3 pts | 8.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.1% ±2.9 pts | 10.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.9% ±1.6 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.4% ±0.8 pts | 96.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.3% ±1.8 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 Sayreville?
Owners occupy 63.0% of Sayreville's occupied homes and renters 37.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $444,100 by its owner (±$10,860). The median renter pays $1,711 a month including utilities, and 39.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Sayreville | Middlesex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $444,100 ±$10,860 | $462,900 | +$71,446 |
| Median gross rent | $1,711 ±$56 | $1,871 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.8% ±6.6 pts | 38.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,669 ±$94 | $2,877 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 63.0% ±2.9 pts | 63.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 37.0% ±2.9 pts | 36.4% | – |
| Housing units | 17,782 ±599 | 317,979 | +913 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.6% ±1.5 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 52.0% ±2.5 pts | 52.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.7% ±1.9 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.1% ±1.1 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.5% ±1.1 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 Sayreville building?
Builders took permits for 8 new housing units in Sayreville in 2025 (5 in single-family houses), 0.2 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 Sayreville work and get to work?
68.9% of Sayreville's workers drive alone and 12.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.8%.
| Measure | Sayreville | Middlesex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.5% ±1.9 pts | 67.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.8% ±1.7 pts | 6.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 68.9% ±3.0 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.1% ±2.2 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 5.2% ±1.3 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Walked | 0.8% ±0.4 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.3% ±2.0 pts | 18.1% | +7.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.8 min ±1.5 | 31.2 min | −4.3 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 Sayreville?
11 census tracts lie mostly in Sayreville (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $64,107 (Tract 71.03) to $148,009 (Tract 72.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 71.03Middlesex County | 5,991 | $64,107 |
| Tract 72.03Middlesex County | 5,083 | $122,904 |
| Tract 71.02Middlesex County | 4,966 | $133,021 |
| Tract 74.02Middlesex County | 4,790 | $72,077 |
| Tract 92Middlesex County | 4,767 | $128,365 |
| Tract 72.02Middlesex County | 4,444 | $148,009 |
| Tract 73.05Middlesex County | 3,730 | $79,143 |
| Tract 73.06Middlesex County | 3,626 | $110,972 |
| Tract 71.01Middlesex County | 3,383 | $95,122 |
| Tract 73.01Middlesex County | 3,163 | $130,425 |
| Tract 73.03Middlesex County | 1,895 | $115,741 |
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 Sayreville) · Census block assignment files
How does Sayreville compare with other places in New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Sayreville is the 878th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 18th-most populous of 323 in New Jersey.
Sayreville ranks 497th 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 | 18th | 323 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 157th | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 307th | 787 |
| Median household income | 497th | 771 |
| Per capita income | 557th | 785 |
| Median home value | 376th | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 412th | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 297th | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 489th | 780 |
| Median age | 565th | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 602nd | 777 |
| Work from home | 504th | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 364th | 787 |
Sayreville's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
Every place in New Jersey, sortable · Compare Sayreville 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 Sayreville?
6 of the 57 figures for Sayreville 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 Sayreville 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 Sayreville.