Middlesex County, New Jersey
County
Overview
- County Name
- Middlesex County
- State
- New Jersey
- FIPS Code
- 34023
- State FIPS
- 34
- County FIPS
- 023
Geography
- Land Area
- 309.25 sq mi
- Water Area
- 13.62 sq mi
- Total Area
- 322.88 sq mi
- Latitude
- 40.439621
- Longitude
- -74.407430
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 738,428
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 566,122
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 580,869 | 78.7% |
| Hispanic | 157,559 | 21.3% |
| White | 323,666 | 43.8% |
| Black | 81,410 | 11.0% |
| Asian | 157,522 | 21.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 759 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 151 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2,919 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 462,310 | 81.7% |
| Hispanic | 103,816 | 18.3% |
| White | 275,162 | 48.6% |
| Black | 68,116 | 12.0% |
| Asian | 115,380 | 20.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,081 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 148 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,893 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 871,290
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $119,149
- Poverty Rate
- 8.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 72,664
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 356,769 | 40.9% |
| Black | 90,902 | 10.4% |
| Asian | 222,566 | 25.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 532,729
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 227,206 | 42.6% |
| Republican | 91,754 | 17.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 206,894 | 38.8% |
| Other | 684 | 0.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 245,991 | 46.2% |
| Female | 273,892 | 51.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 229,932 | 43.2% |
| Hispanic | 93,798 | 17.6% |
| Black | 27,734 | 5.2% |
| Asian | 79,817 | 15.0% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 206,945
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 38.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 109,075 | 47.4% |
| Hispanic | 25,248 | 26.9% |
| Black | 10,859 | 39.2% |
| Asian | 24,580 | 30.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 96,623 | 39.3% |
| Female | 107,943 | 39.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 121,769 (20.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 274,455 (45.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 317,979
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $472,720
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,925
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 61.1%
- Public Transit
- 5.8%
- Work From Home
- 17.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.