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All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

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Carteret, NJ

Carteret, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

25,496population

38.2median age

This community is a community of 25,496 with a median age of 38.2. The population is predominantly Hispanic/Latino (34.2%) with a significant Asian community (25.7%). Median household income is $96,862. 85.4% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 30.1% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 54.7%, with a median home value of $405,800.

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

34.2%8,714

Asian

25.7%6,556

White

18.7%4,772

Black

18.6%4,753

Two or More

2.6%666

Other

0.1%35

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.5%932

High School Diploma

27.9%4,688

Some College (<1 yr)

7.5%1,257

Some College (1+ yr)

7.4%1,249

Associate's Degree

7%1,168

Bachelor's Degree

21.4%3,591

Master's Degree

7.4%1,236

Professional Degree

0.9%144

Doctorate

0.5%82

HS or Higher

85.4%

BA or Higher

30.1%

Graduate+

8.7%

Housingi

$405,800median home value

$2,032median rent

54.7%homeownership

8,741total units

5.9%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 54.7%

Renter 45.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.3%149

$50K–$100K

2.2%98

$100K–$150K

0.9%39

$150K–$200K

0.5%22

$200K–$300K

10.1%455

$300K–$500K

59%2,654

$500K–$1M

23.7%1,064

$1M+

0.4%16

Rent Distribution

Under $500

311

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

101

$1,000–$1,250

196

$1,250–$1,500

184

$1,500–$2,000

870

$2,000+

1,919

Year Built

2020 or later

1.2%101

2010–2019

6.8%594

2000–2009

12.3%1,073

1990–1999

1.8%159

1980–1989

6.9%602

1970–1979

5.7%498

1960–1969

15.7%1,370

1950–1959

27.1%2,371

1940–1949

7.7%676

1939 or earlier

14.8%1,297

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

75.1%6,175

Electricity

12.1%996

Fuel Oil

7.2%590

Bottled/LP Gas

3%245

Solar

1.2%101

Other

0.8%66

No Fuel

0.6%51

Household Economyi

$96,862median household income

$38,591per capita income

8.2%poverty rate

10.1%unemployment

13,872labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.2%345

$10K–$15K

2.9%241

$15K–$20K

1.9%156

$20K–$25K

2.5%202

$25K–$30K

0.6%47

$30K–$35K

2.4%199

$35K–$40K

3.4%283

$40K–$45K

2.8%228

$45K–$50K

2.7%220

$50K–$60K

6.8%560

$60K–$75K

10.2%842

$75K–$100K

11.3%928

$100K–$125K

11.2%918

$125K–$150K

8.6%707

$150K–$200K

14.9%1,222

$200K+

13.7%1,126

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

938

Residentsi

1,648

Avg. Tenant Renti

$622/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

26 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers470 homes84% occupied$667/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8164 homes99% occupied$492/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $96,862/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $29K/yr

78.3%

Very low income$29K–$48K/yr

17.2%

Low income$48K–$77K/yr

3.8%

Moderate / aboveOver $77K/yr

0.7%

Who Receives This Housing

83% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

89.1% of subsidized households are minority

19.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

23.3% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

8,59133.7%

By Region

Top Countries

India

2,789

Philippines

1,207

China

189

Poland

121

Mexico

Korea

Germany

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

12,228

Avg. Commutei

31.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

12,466

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

724(3.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.3%Insured

8.7%Uninsured