Branchburg township is located in Somerset County New Jersey. Branchburg township has a 2024 population of 15,629. Branchburg township is currently growing at a rate of 2.51% annually and its population has increased by 4.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,899 in 2020.
The average household income in Branchburg township is $199,172 with a poverty rate of 3.29%. The median age in Branchburg township is 48 years: 46.5 years for males, and 49.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Branchburg township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,891 | 72.86% |
| Asian | 1,805 | 12.08% |
| Black or African American | 1,127 | 7.54% |
| Two or more races | 951 | 6.36% |
| Other race | 137 | 0.92% |
| Native American | 37 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,690 | 2.62 | 84.7 | 15.3 |
| Married | 3,553 | 3.11 | 95.2 | 4.8 |
| Non Family | 1,508 | 1.23 | 66.2 | 33.8 |
| Female | 424 | 3.33 | 57.3 | 42.7 |
| Male | 205 | 2.87 | 94.1 | 5.9 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.62
Average Household Size
84.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 131 | 1.22% |
| Associates Degree | 718 | 6.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,066 | 37.85% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,939 | 27.36% |
| High School Graduate | 1,596 | 14.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 82 | 0.76% |
| Some College | 1,209 | 11.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,637 | 7,560 | 4,817 |
| Asian | 1,421 | 1,353 | 1,021 |
| Black | 815 | 769 | 598 |
| Hispanic | 669 | 659 | 400 |
| 2+ Races | 479 | 467 | 326 |
| Other Race | 123 | 113 | 44 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 98.99%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 73.37%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $95,229 | $104,125 | $89,760 |
| Graduate Degree | $120,441 | $152,841 | $110,598 |
| High School Graduate | $42,008 | $54,091 | $26,595 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $68,859 | $71,375 | $68,261 |
| Overall | $93,108 | $98,678 | $81,525 |
| Some College | $52,500 | $72,200 | $33,333 |
$93,108
Average Earnings
$98,678
Average Male
$81,525
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.46% of Branchburg township residents speak only English, while 18.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 7.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,469 | 235 | 2.24% |
| Black | 1,127 | 187 | 16.59% |
| Hispanic | 1,136 | 69 | 6.07% |
| Other | 137 | 14 | 10.22% |
3.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.75%
Male Poverty Rate
3.85%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Branchburg township is Black, with 16.59% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Branchburg township is White, with 2.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 9.02% |
| Some College | 6.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.69% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 18.18% |
| Female Employed | 3.16% |
| Female Unemployed | 2.3% |
| Male Employed | 0.89% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $205,848 | $219,254 |
| Households | $169,087 | $199,172 |
| Married Families | $220,189 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $88,750 | $141,104 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.4%
Male Marriage Rate
55.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
476
Number of Veterans
456
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 167 |
| Second Gulf War | 90 |
| First Gulf War | 40 |
| World War II | 10 |
| Korea | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 175 |
| 55 to 64 | 121 |
| 65 to 74 | 90 |
| 35 to 54 | 52 |
| 18 to 34 | 38 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 374 | 4.11% |
| 2+ Races | 39 | 7.16% |
| Asian | 30 | 2.02% |
| Black | 21 | 2.29% |
| Other Race | 12 | 9.76% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 0.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.5%
Labor Force Participation
68.4%
Employment Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
62.95%
Born in Branchburg township
84.75%
Native Born
15.25%
Foreign Born
4.23%
Non Citizen
11.02%
Naturalized
84.75% of Branchburg township residents were born in the United States, with 62.95% having been born in New Jersey. 4.23% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 17,544 | 383 | 2.23% |
| 2028 | 17,161 | 383 | 2.28% |
| 2027 | 16,778 | 383 | 2.34% |
| 2026 | 16,395 | 383 | 2.39% |
| 2025 | 16,012 | 383 | 2.45% |
| 2024 | 15,629 | 383 | 2.51% |
| 2023 | 15,246 | 383 | 2.58% |
| 2022 | 14,863 | -18 | -0.12% |
| 2021 | 14,881 | -18 | -0.12% |
| 2020 | 14,899 | 351 | 2.41% |
| 2019 | 14,548 | 5 | 0.03% |
| 2018 | 14,543 | 73 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 14,470 | -16 | -0.11% |
| 2016 | 14,486 | 21 | 0.15% |
| 2015 | 14,465 | -55 | -0.38% |
| 2014 | 14,520 | -29 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 14,549 | -28 | -0.19% |
| 2012 | 14,577 | 11 | 0.08% |
| 2011 | 14,566 | 33 | 0.23% |
| 2010 | 14,533 | 0 | 0% |