South River borough is located in Middlesex County New Jersey. South River borough has a 2024 population of 15,945. South River borough is currently growing at a rate of 0.09% annually but its population has decreased by -0.66% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,051 in 2020.
The average household income in South River borough is $114,857 with a poverty rate of 12.24%. The median age in South River borough is 37.1 years: 36 years for males, and 38.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South River borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,434 | 64.88% |
| Other race | 2,539 | 15.79% |
| Black or African American | 1,128 | 7.01% |
| Two or more races | 1,091 | 6.78% |
| Asian | 727 | 4.52% |
| Native American | 143 | 0.89% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 19 | 0.12% |
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 | 5,555 | 2.89 | 65.2 | 34.8 |
| Married | 2,825 | 3.38 | 76.7 | 23.3 |
| Non Family | 1,494 | 1.41 | 56.7 | 43.3 |
| Female | 834 | 3.5 | 51.9 | 48.1 |
| Male | 402 | 3.68 | 44 | 56 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.89
Average Household Size
65.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 551 | 4.93% |
| Associates Degree | 834 | 7.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,960 | 17.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,065 | 9.52% |
| High School Graduate | 3,560 | 31.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,200 | 10.73% |
| Some College | 2,015 | 18.02% |
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 | 6,645 | 5,950 | 2,140 |
| Hispanic | 2,593 | 1,747 | 323 |
| Other Race | 1,241 | 655 | 156 |
| Black | 972 | 957 | 227 |
| Asian | 615 | 505 | 248 |
| 2+ Races | 600 | 471 | 53 |
| Native American | 143 | 63 | 0 |
| Islander | 19 | 19 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 40.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,280 | $78,147 | $58,578 |
| Graduate Degree | $85,294 | $86,103 | $71,016 |
| High School Graduate | $47,753 | $57,176 | $33,226 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $46,348 | $67,000 | $30,069 |
| Overall | $56,694 | $66,632 | $41,846 |
| Some College | $55,889 | $70,288 | $40,208 |
$56,694
Average Earnings
$66,632
Average Male
$41,846
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
51.49% of South River borough residents speak only English, while 48.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 22.8% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,865 | 1,003 | 11.31% |
| Hispanic | 4,738 | 835 | 17.62% |
| Other | 2,539 | 620 | 24.42% |
| Multiple | 1,006 | 98 | 9.74% |
| Black | 1,128 | 64 | 5.67% |
| Asian | 727 | 14 | 1.93% |
12.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
13%
Male Poverty Rate
11.48%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in South River borough is Other, with 24.42% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South River borough is Asian, with 1.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.92%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 14.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.51% |
| Some College | 7.02% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.07% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 41.55% |
| Female Employed | 5.4% |
| Male Employed | 5.33% |
| Male Unemployed | 2.71% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $104,092 | $120,525 |
| Households | $95,981 | $114,857 |
| Married Families | $121,472 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $58,417 | $87,252 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.0%
Male Marriage Rate
48.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
543
Number of Veterans
531
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 172 |
| First Gulf War | 93 |
| Korea | 75 |
| Second Gulf War | 39 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 159 |
| 65 to 74 | 147 |
| 35 to 54 | 101 |
| 55 to 64 | 97 |
| 18 to 34 | 39 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 462 | 5.66% |
| Asian | 56 | 8.47% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 1.13% |
| Black | 25 | 2.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.84%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.9%
Labor Force Participation
61.8%
Employment Rate
10.3%
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
59.39%
Born in South River borough
71.64%
Native Born
28.36%
Foreign Born
12.26%
Non Citizen
16.11%
Naturalized
71.64% of South River borough residents were born in the United States, with 59.39% having been born in New Jersey. 12.26% 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 | 16,015 | 14 | 0.09% |
| 2028 | 16,001 | 14 | 0.09% |
| 2027 | 15,987 | 14 | 0.09% |
| 2026 | 15,973 | 14 | 0.09% |
| 2025 | 15,959 | 14 | 0.09% |
| 2024 | 15,945 | 14 | 0.09% |
| 2023 | 15,931 | 14 | 0.09% |
| 2022 | 15,917 | -82 | -0.51% |
| 2021 | 15,999 | -52 | -0.32% |
| 2020 | 16,051 | 275 | 1.74% |
| 2019 | 15,776 | -170 | -1.07% |
| 2018 | 15,946 | -88 | -0.55% |
| 2017 | 16,034 | -25 | -0.16% |
| 2016 | 16,059 | -76 | -0.47% |
| 2015 | 16,135 | -14 | -0.09% |
| 2014 | 16,149 | 23 | 0.14% |
| 2013 | 16,126 | -7 | -0.04% |
| 2012 | 16,133 | 37 | 0.23% |
| 2011 | 16,096 | 41 | 0.26% |
| 2010 | 16,055 | 0 | 0% |