Cranbury is a CDP located in Middlesex County New Jersey. Cranbury has a 2024 population of 2,472. Cranbury is currently growing at a rate of 0.86% annually and its population has increased by 11.7% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,213 in 2020.
The average household income in Cranbury is $243,111 with a poverty rate of 4.23%. The median age in Cranbury is 47.5 years: 45.6 years for males, and 48 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cranbury was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,849 | 76.09% |
| Asian | 235 | 9.67% |
| Black or African American | 181 | 7.45% |
| Two or more races | 137 | 5.64% |
| Other race | 28 | 1.15% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | 835 | 2.81 | 86.7 | 13.3 |
| Married | 583 | 3.17 | 89.9 | 10.1 |
| Non Family | 181 | 1.2 | 84 | 16 |
| Female | 45 | 4.36 | 48.9 | 51.1 |
| Male | 26 | 3.08 | 100 | 0 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.81
Average Household Size
86.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 12 | 0.68% |
| Associates Degree | 130 | 7.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 611 | 34.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 634 | 35.7% |
| High School Graduate | 175 | 9.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15 | 0.84% |
| Some College | 199 | 11.2% |
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 | 1,388 | 1,388 | 1,034 |
| Black | 153 | 142 | 43 |
| Asian | 134 | 122 | 117 |
| 2+ Races | 63 | 59 | 41 |
| Hispanic | 32 | 28 | 10 |
| Other Race | 28 | 28 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 87.31%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $73,438 | $67,000 | $74,063 |
| Graduate Degree | $148,333 | $190,625 | $92,250 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $55,197 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $90,922 | $113,672 | $70,938 |
| Some College | $33,893 | $118,250 | $0 |
$90,922
Average Earnings
$113,672
Average Male
$70,938
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.04% of Cranbury residents speak only English, while 13.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 6.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,772 | 60 | 3.39% |
| Other | 28 | 28 | 100% |
| Asian | 230 | 6 | 2.61% |
| Multiple | 133 | 5 | 3.76% |
4.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.64%
Male Poverty Rate
2.77%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cranbury is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cranbury is Asian, with 2.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.18%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 10.69% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 25% |
| Male Employed | 3.81% |
| Female Employed | 3.37% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $223,917 | $278,055 |
| Households | $202,250 | $243,111 |
| Married Families | $224,896 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $67,125 | $85,160 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.7%
Male Marriage Rate
55.3%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
137
Number of Veterans
119
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 20 |
| Second Gulf War | 18 |
| Korea | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 63 |
| 55 to 64 | 43 |
| 35 to 54 | 18 |
| 75+ | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 137 | 8.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.8%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
74.5%
Labor Force Participation
70.5%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
51.44%
Born in Cranbury
87.45%
Native Born
12.55%
Foreign Born
3.87%
Non Citizen
8.68%
Naturalized
87.45% of Cranbury residents were born in the United States, with 51.44% having been born in New Jersey. 3.87% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,472 | 21 | 0.86% |
| 2023 | 2,451 | 21 | 0.86% |
| 2022 | 2,430 | 213 | 9.61% |
| 2021 | 2,217 | 4 | 0.18% |
| 2020 | 2,213 | 294 | 15.32% |
| 2019 | 1,919 | -225 | -10.49% |
| 2018 | 2,144 | -136 | -5.96% |
| 2017 | 2,280 | 24 | 1.06% |
| 2016 | 2,256 | -27 | -1.18% |
| 2015 | 2,283 | -64 | -2.73% |
| 2014 | 2,347 | 103 | 4.59% |
| 2013 | 2,244 | 69 | 3.17% |
| 2012 | 2,175 | -17 | -0.78% |
| 2011 | 2,192 | 11 | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 2,181 | 0 | 0% |