Somerset County, New Jersey
County
Overview
- County Name
- Somerset County
- State
- New Jersey
- FIPS Code
- 34035
- State FIPS
- 34
- County FIPS
- 035
Geography
- Land Area
- 301.87 sq mi
- Water Area
- 3.09 sq mi
- Total Area
- 304.95 sq mi
- Latitude
- 40.565527
- Longitude
- -74.619938
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 310,546
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 240,838
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 264,000 | 85.0% |
| Hispanic | 46,549 | 15.0% |
| White | 172,548 | 55.6% |
| Black | 31,548 | 10.2% |
| Asian | 51,292 | 16.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 126 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 31 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,129 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 210,102 | 87.2% |
| Hispanic | 30,734 | 12.8% |
| White | 144,118 | 59.8% |
| Black | 25,847 | 10.7% |
| Asian | 38,864 | 16.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 610 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 32 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 735 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 349,846
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $156,976
- Poverty Rate
- 5.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 18,637
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 180,538 | 51.6% |
| Black | 33,390 | 9.5% |
| Asian | 68,731 | 19.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 235,531
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 84,785 | 36.0% |
| Republican | 59,368 | 25.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 88,867 | 37.7% |
| Other | 210 | 0.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 110,289 | 46.8% |
| Female | 122,486 | 52.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 125,786 | 53.4% |
| Hispanic | 26,306 | 11.2% |
| Black | 13,743 | 5.8% |
| Asian | 29,412 | 12.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 118,205
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 50.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 71,828 | 57.1% |
| Hispanic | 8,707 | 33.1% |
| Black | 6,450 | 46.9% |
| Asian | 11,847 | 40.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 55,329 | 50.2% |
| Female | 62,203 | 50.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 38,775 (15.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 143,265 (57.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 133,639
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $579,000
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $2,233
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 63.6%
- Public Transit
- 3.5%
- Work From Home
- 22.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.