Jamesburg borough is located in Middlesex County New Jersey. Jamesburg borough has a 2024 population of 5,743. Jamesburg borough is currently growing at a rate of 0.14% annually but its population has decreased by -0.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,763 in 2020.
The average household income in Jamesburg borough is $108,941 with a poverty rate of 5.65%. The median age in Jamesburg borough is 37.5 years: 37.2 years for males, and 37.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jamesburg borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,350 | 75.22% |
| Two or more races | 754 | 13.04% |
| Asian | 417 | 7.21% |
| Other race | 146 | 2.52% |
| Black or African American | 116 | 2.01% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,079 | 2.77 | 78.2 | 21.8 |
| Married | 1,155 | 3.68 | 80.3 | 19.7 |
| Non Family | 618 | 1.16 | 78 | 22 |
| Female | 168 | 2.45 | 77.4 | 22.6 |
| Male | 138 | 2.8 | 62.3 | 37.7 |
3.37
Average Family Size
2.77
Average Household Size
78.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 170 | 4.36% |
| Associates Degree | 335 | 8.6% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,001 | 25.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 182 | 4.67% |
| High School Graduate | 1,392 | 35.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 268 | 6.88% |
| Some College | 548 | 14.07% |
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 | 2,350 | 2,260 | 856 |
| Hispanic | 1,034 | 733 | 52 |
| 2+ Races | 350 | 332 | 64 |
| Asian | 329 | 329 | 163 |
| Other Race | 128 | 82 | 0 |
| Black | 101 | 100 | 100 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 99.01%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $83,071 | $107,141 | $68,242 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $186,771 | $63,152 |
| High School Graduate | $39,716 | $61,809 | $33,942 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $60,173 | $74,672 | $43,342 |
| Some College | $58,550 | $92,276 | $44,439 |
$60,173
Average Earnings
$74,672
Average Male
$43,342
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
63.94% of Jamesburg borough residents speak only English, while 36.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.97% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,264 | 244 | 7.48% |
| Hispanic | 1,718 | 82 | 4.77% |
| Other | 146 | 35 | 23.97% |
| Black | 116 | 1 | 0.86% |
5.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.23%
Male Poverty Rate
6.08%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jamesburg borough is Other, with 23.97% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jamesburg borough is Black, with 0.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 9.27% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.62% |
| Some College | 4.64% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1.6% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 43.84% |
| Male Unemployed | 1.2% |
| Female Employed | 0.78% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $130,679 | $123,406 |
| Households | $112,813 | $108,941 |
| Married Families | $132,107 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $71,796 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.7%
Male Marriage Rate
50.1%
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
34
Number of Veterans
34
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 21 |
| World War II | 13 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
| 75+ | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34 | 1.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
74.7%
Labor Force Participation
71.1%
Employment Rate
4.8%
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
59.42%
Born in Jamesburg borough
78.16%
Native Born
21.84%
Foreign Born
11.67%
Non Citizen
10.17%
Naturalized
78.16% of Jamesburg borough residents were born in the United States, with 59.42% having been born in New Jersey. 11.67% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,783 | 8 | 0.14% |
| 2028 | 5,775 | 8 | 0.14% |
| 2027 | 5,767 | 8 | 0.14% |
| 2026 | 5,759 | 8 | 0.14% |
| 2025 | 5,751 | 8 | 0.14% |
| 2024 | 5,743 | 8 | 0.14% |
| 2023 | 5,735 | 8 | 0.14% |
| 2022 | 5,727 | -18 | -0.31% |
| 2021 | 5,745 | -18 | -0.31% |
| 2020 | 5,763 | -90 | -1.54% |
| 2019 | 5,853 | -30 | -0.51% |
| 2018 | 5,883 | -28 | -0.47% |
| 2017 | 5,911 | -2 | -0.03% |
| 2016 | 5,913 | 15 | 0.25% |
| 2015 | 5,898 | 4 | 0.07% |
| 2014 | 5,894 | 6 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 5,888 | -2 | -0.03% |
| 2012 | 5,890 | 18 | 0.31% |
| 2011 | 5,872 | 14 | 0.24% |
| 2010 | 5,858 | 0 | 0% |