Carteret borough is located in Middlesex County New Jersey. Carteret borough has a 2024 population of 25,457. Carteret borough is currently growing at a rate of 0.7% annually and its population has increased by 0.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 25,297 in 2020.
The average household income in Carteret borough is $111,904 with a poverty rate of 10.02%. The median age in Carteret borough is 39.3 years: 40.1 years for males, and 38.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Carteret borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,856 | 27.22% |
| Asian | 6,163 | 24.47% |
| Two or more races | 4,552 | 18.07% |
| Black or African American | 4,366 | 17.33% |
| Other race | 3,065 | 12.17% |
| Native American | 156 | 0.62% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 29 | 0.12% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,317 | 3.03 | 55.2 | 44.8 |
| Married | 4,443 | 3.73 | 68 | 32 |
| Non Family | 2,039 | 1.14 | 53.6 | 46.4 |
| Female | 1,484 | 3.51 | 23.2 | 76.8 |
| Male | 351 | 3.02 | 37.9 | 62.1 |
3.51
Average Family Size
3.03
Average Household Size
55.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,254 | 7.45% |
| Associates Degree | 1,175 | 6.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,417 | 20.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,248 | 7.42% |
| High School Graduate | 5,660 | 33.64% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,332 | 7.92% |
| Some College | 2,739 | 16.28% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,940 | 4,020 | 940 |
| White | 4,548 | 4,003 | 1,131 |
| Asian | 4,391 | 3,329 | 1,775 |
| Black | 2,696 | 2,579 | 799 |
| 2+ Races | 2,301 | 2,010 | 472 |
| Other Race | 1,969 | 1,486 | 294 |
| Native American | 123 | 123 | 0 |
| Islander | 29 | 15 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 40.42%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,108 | $67,422 | $49,835 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,058 | $76,917 | $90,305 |
| High School Graduate | $42,923 | $51,099 | $35,061 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,605 | $43,929 | $27,143 |
| Overall | $49,252 | $56,261 | $42,802 |
| Some College | $48,589 | $61,585 | $41,071 |
$49,252
Average Earnings
$56,261
Average Male
$42,802
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
44.42% of Carteret borough residents speak only English, while 55.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 27.27% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 8,507 | 1,404 | 16.5% |
| Multiple | 4,552 | 696 | 15.29% |
| Other | 3,019 | 656 | 21.73% |
| White | 5,630 | 614 | 10.91% |
| Black | 4,366 | 294 | 6.73% |
| Asian | 6,112 | 203 | 3.32% |
| Islander | 29 | 15 | 51.72% |
10.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.4%
Male Poverty Rate
8.72%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Carteret borough is Islander, with 51.72% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Carteret borough is Asian, with 3.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.9%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.39% |
| Some College | 12.37% |
| High School | 6.04% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.72% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 19.74% |
| Male Employed | 4.65% |
| Female Employed | 3.32% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $95,844 | $122,652 |
| Households | $87,553 | $111,904 |
| Married Families | $110,755 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $54,217 | $58,568 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.5%
Male Marriage Rate
46.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
712
Number of Veterans
638
Male Veterans
74
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 365 |
| Second Gulf War | 179 |
| First Gulf War | 68 |
| Korea | 31 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 264 |
| 65 to 74 | 196 |
| 18 to 34 | 87 |
| 55 to 64 | 85 |
| 35 to 54 | 80 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 515 | 9% |
| Asian | 98 | 1.99% |
| Black | 61 | 1.68% |
| Hispanic | 59 | 1% |
| Other Race | 38 | 1.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.06%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.5%
Labor Force Participation
58.8%
Employment Rate
8.8%
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
42.19%
Born in Carteret borough
65.34%
Native Born
34.66%
Foreign Born
12.89%
Non Citizen
21.77%
Naturalized
65.34% of Carteret borough residents were born in the United States, with 42.19% having been born in New Jersey. 12.89% 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 | 26,337 | 176 | 0.67% |
| 2028 | 26,161 | 176 | 0.68% |
| 2027 | 25,985 | 176 | 0.68% |
| 2026 | 25,809 | 176 | 0.69% |
| 2025 | 25,633 | 176 | 0.69% |
| 2024 | 25,457 | 176 | 0.7% |
| 2023 | 25,281 | 176 | 0.7% |
| 2022 | 25,105 | -113 | -0.45% |
| 2021 | 25,218 | -79 | -0.31% |
| 2020 | 25,297 | 1,904 | 8.14% |
| 2019 | 23,393 | -121 | -0.51% |
| 2018 | 23,514 | -90 | -0.38% |
| 2017 | 23,604 | -17 | -0.07% |
| 2016 | 23,621 | -76 | -0.32% |
| 2015 | 23,697 | -17 | -0.07% |
| 2014 | 23,714 | 27 | 0.11% |
| 2013 | 23,687 | -22 | -0.09% |
| 2012 | 23,709 | 119 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 23,590 | 734 | 3.21% |
| 2010 | 22,856 | 0 | 0% |