East Brunswick township is located in Middlesex County New Jersey. East Brunswick township has a 2024 population of 49,721. East Brunswick township is currently growing at a rate of 0.55% annually and its population has increased by 0.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 49,559 in 2020.
The average household income in East Brunswick township is $173,267 with a poverty rate of 4.69%. The median age in East Brunswick township is 41.7 years: 41.2 years for males, and 42.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Brunswick township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,356 | 51.32% |
| Asian | 13,908 | 28.15% |
| Two or more races | 4,231 | 8.56% |
| Other race | 3,126 | 6.33% |
| Black or African American | 2,742 | 5.55% |
| Native American | 36 | 0.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.02% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 16,972 | 2.9 | 80.8 | 19.2 |
| Married | 11,445 | 3.38 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
| Non Family | 3,421 | 1.16 | 61.8 | 38.2 |
| Female | 1,453 | 2.99 | 71.5 | 28.5 |
| Male | 653 | 3.34 | 60 | 40 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.9
Average Household Size
80.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,544 | 4.51% |
| Associates Degree | 2,178 | 6.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10,662 | 31.12% |
| Graduate Degree | 9,076 | 26.49% |
| High School Graduate | 5,638 | 16.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 638 | 1.86% |
| Some College | 4,526 | 13.21% |
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 | 18,343 | 17,552 | 10,054 |
| Asian | 9,482 | 8,773 | 7,315 |
| Hispanic | 3,587 | 3,031 | 1,037 |
| 2+ Races | 2,097 | 1,924 | 613 |
| Black | 1,937 | 1,831 | 874 |
| Other Race | 1,917 | 1,527 | 691 |
| Native American | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| Islander | 12 | 12 | 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 77.15%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $91,957 | $114,328 | $71,517 |
| Graduate Degree | $109,741 | $135,435 | $97,351 |
| High School Graduate | $45,220 | $56,250 | $28,149 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,265 | $41,509 | $28,565 |
| Overall | $78,269 | $96,124 | $65,741 |
| Some College | $58,019 | $69,598 | $40,272 |
$78,269
Average Earnings
$96,124
Average Male
$65,741
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
54.78% of East Brunswick township residents speak only English, while 45.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 18.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 24,270 | 1,115 | 4.59% |
| Asian | 13,902 | 682 | 4.91% |
| Hispanic | 6,375 | 310 | 4.86% |
| Other | 3,110 | 223 | 7.17% |
| Black | 2,727 | 159 | 5.83% |
| Multiple | 4,225 | 128 | 3.03% |
4.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
4%
Male Poverty Rate
5.37%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Brunswick township is Other, with 7.17% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Brunswick township is Multiple, with 3.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.51%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.78%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.71% |
| High School | 8.55% |
| Some College | 6.52% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.21% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 7.1% |
| Male Unemployed | 3.4% |
| Male Employed | 1.72% |
| Female Employed | 1.64% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $163,501 | $195,661 |
| Households | $140,769 | $173,267 |
| Married Families | $178,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $59,774 | $75,902 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.1%
Male Marriage Rate
59.8%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,123
Number of Veterans
1,049
Male Veterans
74
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 465 |
| Second Gulf War | 221 |
| Korea | 105 |
| First Gulf War | 90 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 461 |
| 65 to 74 | 304 |
| 35 to 54 | 147 |
| 55 to 64 | 111 |
| 18 to 34 | 100 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 863 | 4.27% |
| 2+ Races | 127 | 5.23% |
| Asian | 87 | 0.84% |
| Hispanic | 75 | 1.86% |
| Black | 31 | 1.44% |
| Other Race | 15 | 0.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.2%
Labor Force Participation
64.1%
Employment Rate
4.6%
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
43.77%
Born in East Brunswick township
67.28%
Native Born
32.72%
Foreign Born
10.68%
Non Citizen
22.04%
Naturalized
67.28% of East Brunswick township residents were born in the United States, with 43.77% having been born in New Jersey. 10.68% 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 | 51,091 | 274 | 0.54% |
| 2028 | 50,817 | 274 | 0.54% |
| 2027 | 50,543 | 274 | 0.55% |
| 2026 | 50,269 | 274 | 0.55% |
| 2025 | 49,995 | 274 | 0.55% |
| 2024 | 49,721 | 274 | 0.55% |
| 2023 | 49,447 | 274 | 0.56% |
| 2022 | 49,173 | -223 | -0.45% |
| 2021 | 49,396 | -163 | -0.33% |
| 2020 | 49,559 | 1,966 | 4.13% |
| 2019 | 47,593 | -191 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 47,784 | -121 | -0.25% |
| 2017 | 47,905 | -28 | -0.06% |
| 2016 | 47,933 | -75 | -0.16% |
| 2015 | 48,008 | 98 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 47,910 | 63 | 0.13% |
| 2013 | 47,847 | 17 | 0.04% |
| 2012 | 47,830 | 210 | 0.44% |
| 2011 | 47,620 | 153 | 0.32% |
| 2010 | 47,467 | 0 | 0% |