Somerville borough is located in Somerset County New Jersey. Somerville borough has a 2024 population of 14,862. Somerville borough is currently growing at a rate of 5.31% annually and its population has increased by 20.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,359 in 2020.
The average household income in Somerville borough is $120,481 with a poverty rate of 4.6%. The median age in Somerville borough is 35.4 years: 35.7 years for males, and 35.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Somerville borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,800 | 62.57% |
| Asian | 1,544 | 12.38% |
| Black or African American | 1,382 | 11.09% |
| Other race | 970 | 7.78% |
| Two or more races | 719 | 5.77% |
| Native American | 52 | 0.42% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,135 | 2.37 | 46.1 | 53.9 |
| Non Family | 2,228 | 1.27 | 28.9 | 71.1 |
| Married | 2,220 | 3.28 | 67.3 | 32.7 |
| Female | 566 | 2.88 | 25.6 | 74.4 |
| Male | 121 | 3.37 | 67.8 | 32.2 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
46.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 449 | 4.91% |
| Associates Degree | 367 | 4.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,078 | 33.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,843 | 20.15% |
| High School Graduate | 1,787 | 19.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 456 | 4.98% |
| Some College | 1,168 | 12.77% |
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 | 4,875 | 4,705 | 2,900 |
| Hispanic | 1,869 | 1,246 | 529 |
| Asian | 1,169 | 1,144 | 919 |
| Black | 1,050 | 969 | 418 |
| Other Race | 599 | 420 | 142 |
| 2+ Races | 457 | 422 | 243 |
| Native American | 38 | 27 | 27 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 97.86%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 78.61%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $75,762 | $86,210 | $64,570 |
| Graduate Degree | $91,553 | $101,731 | $84,188 |
| High School Graduate | $39,180 | $39,823 | $29,925 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,625 | $42,404 | $30,787 |
| Overall | $66,628 | $71,345 | $62,882 |
| Some College | $53,125 | $57,774 | $41,167 |
$66,628
Average Earnings
$71,345
Average Male
$62,882
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
64.35% of Somerville borough residents speak only English, while 35.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.58% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,220 | 366 | 5.88% |
| Black | 1,319 | 113 | 8.57% |
| Hispanic | 2,763 | 47 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 1,544 | 26 | 1.68% |
| Multiple | 709 | 13 | 1.83% |
| Other | 954 | 1 | 0.1% |
4.6%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.66%
Male Poverty Rate
6.73%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Somerville borough is Black, with 8.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Somerville borough is Other, with 0.1% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.41%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.17% |
| Some College | 5.37% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 37.6% |
| Female Unemployed | 22.3% |
| Female Employed | 1.63% |
| Male Employed | 0.79% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $114,946 | $133,963 |
| Households | $102,423 | $120,481 |
| Married Families | $135,551 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $75,085 | $96,360 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.6%
Male Marriage Rate
48.8%
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
449
Number of Veterans
415
Male Veterans
34
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 182 |
| Vietnam | 135 |
| First Gulf War | 120 |
| Korea | 11 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 139 |
| 55 to 64 | 136 |
| 65 to 74 | 87 |
| 75+ | 46 |
| 35 to 54 | 41 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 327 | 5.14% |
| Hispanic | 116 | 5.45% |
| Black | 77 | 6.57% |
| Asian | 25 | 1.91% |
| Other Race | 20 | 2.99% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0.46%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.1%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.6%
Labor Force Participation
71%
Employment Rate
3.6%
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
51.72%
Born in Somerville borough
72.78%
Native Born
27.22%
Foreign Born
12.7%
Non Citizen
14.53%
Naturalized
72.78% of Somerville borough residents were born in the United States, with 51.72% having been born in New Jersey. 12.7% 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 | 18,612 | 750 | 4.2% |
| 2028 | 17,862 | 750 | 4.38% |
| 2027 | 17,112 | 750 | 4.58% |
| 2026 | 16,362 | 750 | 4.8% |
| 2025 | 15,612 | 750 | 5.05% |
| 2024 | 14,862 | 750 | 5.31% |
| 2023 | 14,112 | 750 | 5.61% |
| 2022 | 13,362 | 769 | 6.11% |
| 2021 | 12,593 | 234 | 1.89% |
| 2020 | 12,359 | 261 | 2.16% |
| 2019 | 12,098 | -86 | -0.71% |
| 2018 | 12,184 | -33 | -0.27% |
| 2017 | 12,217 | 213 | 1.77% |
| 2016 | 12,004 | -30 | -0.25% |
| 2015 | 12,034 | -55 | -0.45% |
| 2014 | 12,089 | -31 | -0.26% |
| 2013 | 12,120 | -25 | -0.21% |
| 2012 | 12,145 | 3 | 0.02% |
| 2011 | 12,142 | 35 | 0.29% |
| 2010 | 12,107 | 0 | 0% |