Edison township is located in Middlesex County New Jersey. Edison township has a 2024 population of 106,674. Edison township is currently declining at a rate of -0.15% annually and its population has decreased by -0.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 107,066 in 2020.
The average household income in Edison township is $155,729 with a poverty rate of 5.26%. The median age in Edison township is 39.5 years: 39.6 years for males, and 39.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Edison township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 53,798 | 50.27% |
| White | 29,427 | 27.49% |
| Black or African American | 9,549 | 8.92% |
| Two or more races | 7,825 | 7.31% |
| Other race | 6,086 | 5.69% |
| Native American | 233 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 109 | 0.1% |
Asian
White
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 | 36,862 | 2.87 | 61 | 39 |
| Married | 23,340 | 3.42 | 69.1 | 30.9 |
| Non Family | 8,446 | 1.28 | 44.6 | 55.4 |
| Female | 3,410 | 2.89 | 53.4 | 46.6 |
| Male | 1,666 | 3.23 | 47.2 | 52.8 |
3.3
Average Family Size
2.87
Average Household Size
61.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,074 | 4.14% |
| Associates Degree | 4,052 | 5.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 23,321 | 31.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 19,243 | 25.94% |
| High School Graduate | 13,169 | 17.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,676 | 3.61% |
| Some College | 8,656 | 11.67% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 36,367 | 33,500 | 27,753 |
| White | 22,306 | 21,024 | 9,197 |
| Hispanic | 8,095 | 7,017 | 2,595 |
| Black | 5,920 | 5,556 | 2,442 |
| 2+ Races | 4,221 | 3,813 | 1,342 |
| Other Race | 3,902 | 3,202 | 1,238 |
| Native American | 148 | 129 | 76 |
| Islander | 72 | 38 | 24 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.25%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 76.31%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $84,865 | $104,689 | $65,349 |
| Graduate Degree | $116,752 | $137,744 | $86,616 |
| High School Graduate | $41,519 | $47,984 | $37,577 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,030 | $33,795 | $34,162 |
| Overall | $71,813 | $94,070 | $55,573 |
| Some College | $52,422 | $59,182 | $42,574 |
$71,813
Average Earnings
$94,070
Average Male
$55,573
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
41.71% of Edison township residents speak only English, while 58.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 26.13% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 53,751 | 2,114 | 3.93% |
| White | 26,698 | 1,291 | 4.84% |
| Hispanic | 12,103 | 1,154 | 9.53% |
| Other | 6,031 | 759 | 12.58% |
| Multiple | 7,792 | 719 | 9.23% |
| Black | 9,341 | 527 | 5.64% |
| Native | 233 | 64 | 27.47% |
5.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.36%
Male Poverty Rate
6.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Edison township is Native, with 27.47% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Edison township is Asian, with 3.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.54% |
| High School | 8.33% |
| Some College | 5.94% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.56% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 14.67% |
| Female Unemployed | 13.23% |
| Female Employed | 2.51% |
| Male Employed | 2.04% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $144,631 | $175,537 |
| Households | $124,388 | $155,729 |
| Married Families | $160,855 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $60,090 | $82,456 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.7%
Male Marriage Rate
57.5%
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
2,205
Number of Veterans
2,028
Male Veterans
177
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 684 |
| Second Gulf War | 511 |
| First Gulf War | 313 |
| Korea | 228 |
| World War II | 49 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 902 |
| 35 to 54 | 513 |
| 65 to 74 | 346 |
| 55 to 64 | 241 |
| 18 to 34 | 203 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,287 | 5.18% |
| Hispanic | 354 | 3.98% |
| Asian | 345 | 0.87% |
| 2+ Races | 290 | 6.01% |
| Black | 151 | 2.15% |
| Other Race | 83 | 1.91% |
| Islander | 38 | 52.78% |
| Native American | 11 | 7.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.6%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.46%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.1%
Labor Force Participation
64.2%
Employment Rate
5.8%
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
39.06%
Born in Edison township
53.62%
Native Born
46.38%
Foreign Born
21.38%
Non Citizen
25%
Naturalized
53.62% of Edison township residents were born in the United States, with 39.06% having been born in New Jersey. 21.38% 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 | 105,864 | -162 | -0.15% |
| 2028 | 106,026 | -162 | -0.15% |
| 2027 | 106,188 | -162 | -0.15% |
| 2026 | 106,350 | -162 | -0.15% |
| 2025 | 106,512 | -162 | -0.15% |
| 2024 | 106,674 | -162 | -0.15% |
| 2023 | 106,836 | -162 | -0.15% |
| 2022 | 106,998 | -581 | -0.54% |
| 2021 | 107,579 | 513 | 0.48% |
| 2020 | 107,066 | 7,589 | 7.63% |
| 2019 | 99,477 | -652 | -0.65% |
| 2018 | 100,129 | -331 | -0.33% |
| 2017 | 100,460 | -151 | -0.15% |
| 2016 | 100,611 | -329 | -0.33% |
| 2015 | 100,940 | -106 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 101,046 | 132 | 0.13% |
| 2013 | 100,914 | 21 | 0.02% |
| 2012 | 100,893 | 324 | 0.32% |
| 2011 | 100,569 | 277 | 0.28% |
| 2010 | 100,292 | 0 | 0% |