Port Reading is a CDP located in Middlesex County New Jersey. Port Reading has a 2024 population of 4,092. Port Reading is currently growing at a rate of 0.64% annually and its population has increased by 3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,973 in 2020.
The average household income in Port Reading is $141,921 with a poverty rate of 1.83%. The median age in Port Reading is 40 years: 34 years for males, and 45 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Port Reading was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,474 | 39.05% |
| Other race | 1,066 | 28.24% |
| Black or African American | 444 | 11.76% |
| Two or more races | 406 | 10.75% |
| Asian | 376 | 9.96% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,175 | 3.21 | 93.2 | 6.8 |
| Married | 631 | 3.58 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 217 | 1.14 | 75.1 | 24.9 |
| Female | 216 | 4.5 | 88 | 12 |
| Male | 111 | 2.63 | 100 | 0 |
3.65
Average Family Size
3.21
Average Household Size
93.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 104 | 3.91% |
| Associates Degree | 193 | 7.26% |
| Bachelors Degree | 652 | 24.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 173 | 6.5% |
| High School Graduate | 921 | 34.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 83 | 3.12% |
| Some College | 534 | 20.08% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,003 | 921 | 324 |
| White | 1,000 | 949 | 260 |
| Other Race | 637 | 592 | 198 |
| Black | 417 | 413 | 99 |
| 2+ Races | 294 | 267 | 106 |
| Asian | 223 | 173 | 127 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 99.04%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 56.95%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $90,481 | $110,208 | $82,891 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,964 | $0 | $73,571 |
| High School Graduate | $39,440 | $40,905 | $38,534 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,934 | $38,309 | $0 |
| Overall | $60,507 | $60,156 | $60,603 |
| Some College | $68,990 | $75,221 | $61,905 |
$60,507
Average Earnings
$60,156
Average Male
$60,603
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
55.25% of Port Reading residents speak only English, while 44.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 31.52% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,172 | 37 | 3.16% |
| Hispanic | 1,689 | 32 | 1.89% |
| Black | 444 | 16 | 3.6% |
| Other | 1,066 | 13 | 1.22% |
| Multiple | 406 | 3 | 0.74% |
1.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
0.95%
Male Poverty Rate
2.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Port Reading is Black, with 3.6% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Port Reading is Multiple, with 0.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.5%. Among those working part-time, it was 0.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 3.88%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 3.91% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 1.45% |
| Male Employed | 1.44% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $150,140 | $156,791 |
| Households | $142,986 | $141,921 |
| Married Families | $151,896 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $69,522 | $68,653 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.3%
Male Marriage Rate
47.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
74
Number of Veterans
61
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 23 |
| World War II | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 31 |
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 75+ | 13 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 3.75% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 1.92% |
| Other Race | 13 | 1.69% |
| Black | 9 | 2.15% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 2.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72%
Labor Force Participation
68.1%
Employment Rate
4.7%
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
49.91%
Born in Port Reading
68.11%
Native Born
31.89%
Foreign Born
9.54%
Non Citizen
22.36%
Naturalized
68.11% of Port Reading residents were born in the United States, with 49.91% having been born in New Jersey. 9.54% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,092 | 26 | 0.64% |
| 2023 | 4,066 | 26 | 0.64% |
| 2022 | 4,040 | 112 | 2.85% |
| 2021 | 3,928 | -45 | -1.13% |
| 2020 | 3,973 | 109 | 2.82% |
| 2019 | 3,864 | -275 | -6.64% |
| 2018 | 4,139 | -11 | -0.27% |
| 2017 | 4,150 | 254 | 6.52% |
| 2016 | 3,896 | 262 | 7.21% |
| 2015 | 3,634 | -202 | -5.27% |
| 2014 | 3,836 | 367 | 10.58% |
| 2013 | 3,469 | -102 | -2.86% |
| 2012 | 3,571 | 215 | 6.41% |
| 2011 | 3,356 | -372 | -9.98% |
| 2010 | 3,728 | 0 | 0% |