Old Bridge township is located in Middlesex County New Jersey. Old Bridge township has a 2024 population of 68,556. Old Bridge township is currently growing at a rate of 0.57% annually and its population has increased by 2.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 66,744 in 2020.
The average household income in Old Bridge township is $132,890 with a poverty rate of 8.47%. The median age in Old Bridge township is 42.5 years: 40.4 years for males, and 44.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Old Bridge township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41,994 | 62.31% |
| Asian | 9,979 | 14.81% |
| Black or African American | 6,406 | 9.51% |
| Two or more races | 6,347 | 9.42% |
| Other race | 2,576 | 3.82% |
| Native American | 90 | 0.13% |
| 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 | 25,781 | 2.59 | 69.9 | 30.1 |
| Married | 14,247 | 3.22 | 83.4 | 16.6 |
| Non Family | 7,768 | 1.18 | 52.3 | 47.7 |
| Female | 2,886 | 3.11 | 55.7 | 44.3 |
| Male | 880 | 3.28 | 53.2 | 46.8 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
69.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,088 | 4.23% |
| Associates Degree | 3,849 | 7.8% |
| Bachelors Degree | 12,004 | 24.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,465 | 13.1% |
| High School Graduate | 14,877 | 30.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,384 | 2.8% |
| Some College | 8,697 | 17.62% |
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 | 30,345 | 28,971 | 11,150 |
| Asian | 7,353 | 6,608 | 4,319 |
| Hispanic | 6,656 | 5,723 | 1,650 |
| 2+ Races | 3,863 | 3,396 | 1,165 |
| Black | 3,590 | 3,289 | 869 |
| Other Race | 1,968 | 1,596 | 416 |
| Native American | 62 | 62 | 11 |
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 58.74%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $80,752 | $84,647 | $73,797 |
| Graduate Degree | $86,235 | $130,417 | $70,798 |
| High School Graduate | $45,774 | $57,881 | $35,313 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,000 | $44,345 | $28,571 |
| Overall | $62,221 | $74,738 | $49,906 |
| Some College | $57,974 | $74,199 | $45,291 |
$62,221
Average Earnings
$74,738
Average Male
$49,906
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
69.21% of Old Bridge township residents speak only English, while 30.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 15.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 37,746 | 2,390 | 6.33% |
| Hispanic | 10,746 | 1,941 | 18.06% |
| Black | 6,279 | 975 | 15.53% |
| Multiple | 6,332 | 714 | 11.28% |
| Other | 2,496 | 658 | 26.36% |
| Asian | 9,963 | 606 | 6.08% |
| Native | 90 | 15 | 16.67% |
8.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.06%
Male Poverty Rate
8.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Old Bridge township is Other, with 26.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Old Bridge township is Asian, with 6.08% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.34% |
| High School | 12.21% |
| Some College | 5.77% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.63% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 37.84% |
| Male Unemployed | 13.84% |
| Male Employed | 3.61% |
| Female Employed | 3.35% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $129,120 | $154,151 |
| Households | $100,661 | $132,890 |
| Married Families | $144,543 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $67,018 | $78,080 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.5%
Male Marriage Rate
50.5%
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
1,947
Number of Veterans
1,835
Male Veterans
112
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 548 |
| Second Gulf War | 514 |
| First Gulf War | 189 |
| Korea | 182 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 495 |
| 75+ | 421 |
| 55 to 64 | 411 |
| 35 to 54 | 339 |
| 18 to 34 | 281 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,535 | 4.39% |
| Hispanic | 270 | 3.65% |
| Black | 185 | 4.25% |
| 2+ Races | 110 | 2.55% |
| Other Race | 96 | 4.69% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.1%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.12%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.3%
Labor Force Participation
62.5%
Employment Rate
7.1%
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
44.42%
Born in Old Bridge township
76.61%
Native Born
23.39%
Foreign Born
6.23%
Non Citizen
17.16%
Naturalized
76.61% of Old Bridge township residents were born in the United States, with 44.42% having been born in New Jersey. 6.23% 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 | 70,511 | 391 | 0.56% |
| 2028 | 70,120 | 391 | 0.56% |
| 2027 | 69,729 | 391 | 0.56% |
| 2026 | 69,338 | 391 | 0.57% |
| 2025 | 68,947 | 391 | 0.57% |
| 2024 | 68,556 | 391 | 0.57% |
| 2023 | 68,165 | 391 | 0.58% |
| 2022 | 67,774 | 320 | 0.47% |
| 2021 | 67,454 | 710 | 1.06% |
| 2020 | 66,744 | 1,170 | 1.78% |
| 2019 | 65,574 | -52 | -0.08% |
| 2018 | 65,626 | -216 | -0.33% |
| 2017 | 65,842 | 66 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 65,776 | -208 | -0.32% |
| 2015 | 65,984 | -46 | -0.07% |
| 2014 | 66,030 | 99 | 0.15% |
| 2013 | 65,931 | 105 | 0.16% |
| 2012 | 65,826 | 222 | 0.34% |
| 2011 | 65,604 | 205 | 0.31% |
| 2010 | 65,399 | 0 | 0% |