Rahway city is located in Union County New Jersey. Rahway city has a 2024 population of 29,956. Rahway city is currently growing at a rate of 0.48% annually and its population has increased by 0.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 29,671 in 2020.
The average household income in Rahway city is $103,923 with a poverty rate of 6.87%. The median age in Rahway city is 39.3 years: 36 years for males, and 42.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rahway city was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,563 | 38.98% |
| Black or African American | 9,437 | 31.81% |
| Two or more races | 3,782 | 12.75% |
| Other race | 2,946 | 9.93% |
| Asian | 1,936 | 6.53% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,079 | 2.45 | 55.1 | 44.9 |
| Married | 4,915 | 3.3 | 74.4 | 25.6 |
| Non Family | 4,352 | 1.16 | 37.9 | 62.1 |
| Female | 1,964 | 2.84 | 45.6 | 54.4 |
| Male | 848 | 3.17 | 53.2 | 46.8 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
55.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,206 | 5.71% |
| Associates Degree | 1,498 | 7.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,457 | 21.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,740 | 12.97% |
| High School Graduate | 6,655 | 31.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 745 | 3.53% |
| Some College | 3,821 | 18.09% |
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 | 7,427 | 7,034 | 2,726 |
| Black | 6,556 | 5,929 | 1,843 |
| Hispanic | 5,164 | 4,371 | 1,121 |
| 2+ Races | 2,279 | 2,086 | 792 |
| Other Race | 2,025 | 1,587 | 269 |
| Asian | 1,484 | 1,468 | 1,258 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 98.92%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 84.77%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,200 | $87,500 | $63,841 |
| Graduate Degree | $93,844 | $97,342 | $78,095 |
| High School Graduate | $38,973 | $43,472 | $33,557 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $48,950 | $48,800 | $55,028 |
| Overall | $59,346 | $69,579 | $55,808 |
| Some College | $55,611 | $57,664 | $55,414 |
$59,346
Average Earnings
$69,579
Average Male
$55,808
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
69.49% of Rahway city residents speak only English, while 30.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.57% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 9,426 | 891 | 9.45% |
| Hispanic | 7,686 | 574 | 7.47% |
| White | 9,423 | 429 | 4.55% |
| Multiple | 3,738 | 420 | 11.24% |
| Other | 2,931 | 222 | 7.57% |
6.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.75%
Male Poverty Rate
6.97%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rahway city is Multiple, with 11.24% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rahway city is White, with 4.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.31%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.68%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.8% |
| Some College | 3.49% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.81% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 16.41% |
| Male Unemployed | 11.29% |
| Female Employed | 4.29% |
| Male Employed | 2.32% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $106,711 | $125,027 |
| Households | $86,557 | $103,923 |
| Married Families | $133,884 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,000 | $64,581 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.6%
Male Marriage Rate
38.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
905
Number of Veterans
832
Male Veterans
73
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 340 |
| Second Gulf War | 151 |
| First Gulf War | 88 |
| World War II | 19 |
| Korea | 16 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 240 |
| 65 to 74 | 218 |
| 35 to 54 | 216 |
| 55 to 64 | 206 |
| 18 to 34 | 25 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 487 | 6.65% |
| White | 328 | 3.33% |
| Hispanic | 139 | 2.54% |
| Asian | 78 | 4.87% |
| Other Race | 12 | 0.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.02%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.9%
Labor Force Participation
62.1%
Employment Rate
8.3%
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
56.79%
Born in Rahway city
79.27%
Native Born
20.73%
Foreign Born
6.36%
Non Citizen
14.37%
Naturalized
79.27% of Rahway city residents were born in the United States, with 56.79% having been born in New Jersey. 6.36% 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 | 30,671 | 143 | 0.47% |
| 2028 | 30,528 | 143 | 0.47% |
| 2027 | 30,385 | 143 | 0.47% |
| 2026 | 30,242 | 143 | 0.48% |
| 2025 | 30,099 | 143 | 0.48% |
| 2024 | 29,956 | 143 | 0.48% |
| 2023 | 29,813 | 143 | 0.48% |
| 2022 | 29,670 | -301 | -1% |
| 2021 | 29,971 | 300 | 1.01% |
| 2020 | 29,671 | -240 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 29,911 | 105 | 0.35% |
| 2018 | 29,806 | 178 | 0.6% |
| 2017 | 29,628 | 344 | 1.17% |
| 2016 | 29,284 | 113 | 0.39% |
| 2015 | 29,171 | 349 | 1.21% |
| 2014 | 28,822 | 568 | 2.01% |
| 2013 | 28,254 | 143 | 0.51% |
| 2012 | 28,111 | 216 | 0.77% |
| 2011 | 27,895 | 536 | 1.96% |
| 2010 | 27,359 | 0 | 0% |