Spotswood borough is located in Middlesex County New Jersey. Spotswood borough has a 2024 population of 8,085. Spotswood borough is currently growing at a rate of 0.09% annually but its population has decreased by -0.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,125 in 2020.
The average household income in Spotswood borough is $119,611 with a poverty rate of 3.44%. The median age in Spotswood borough is 45.4 years: 45 years for males, and 46 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Spotswood borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,412 | 79.04% |
| Asian | 620 | 7.64% |
| Two or more races | 575 | 7.09% |
| Other race | 348 | 4.29% |
| Black or African American | 117 | 1.44% |
| Native American | 40 | 0.49% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,255 | 2.49 | 84.3 | 15.7 |
| Married | 1,769 | 2.97 | 95.6 | 4.4 |
| Non Family | 969 | 1.13 | 61.1 | 38.9 |
| Female | 462 | 3.48 | 90.5 | 9.5 |
| Male | 55 | 2.45 | 80 | 20 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
84.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 172 | 2.85% |
| Associates Degree | 533 | 8.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,364 | 22.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 712 | 11.79% |
| High School Graduate | 1,889 | 31.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 384 | 6.36% |
| Some College | 986 | 16.32% |
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 | 4,711 | 4,254 | 1,438 |
| Hispanic | 600 | 551 | 152 |
| Asian | 495 | 445 | 338 |
| 2+ Races | 335 | 324 | 112 |
| Other Race | 187 | 149 | 83 |
| Black | 88 | 88 | 65 |
| Native American | 40 | 40 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 73.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $76,737 | $101,250 | $64,539 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,118 | $0 | $78,929 |
| High School Graduate | $55,055 | $70,060 | $41,007 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $46,467 | $65,526 | $46,171 |
| Overall | $62,235 | $75,023 | $53,864 |
| Some College | $59,727 | $78,409 | $53,525 |
$62,235
Average Earnings
$75,023
Average Male
$53,864
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.5% of Spotswood borough residents speak only English, while 17.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 9.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,159 | 230 | 3.73% |
| Asian | 620 | 40 | 6.45% |
| Multiple | 575 | 8 | 1.39% |
| Hispanic | 994 | 3 | 0.3% |
| Black | 117 | 1 | 0.85% |
3.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.24%
Male Poverty Rate
4.42%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Spotswood borough is Asian, with 6.45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Spotswood borough is Hispanic, with 0.3% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.18%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 9.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.32% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.36% |
| Some College | 0.86% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 1.18% |
| Male Employed | 0.65% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $131,538 | $147,428 |
| Households | $101,388 | $119,611 |
| Married Families | $147,878 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,233 | $51,451 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.8%
Male Marriage Rate
49.0%
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
418
Number of Veterans
418
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 164 |
| Second Gulf War | 73 |
| First Gulf War | 72 |
| Korea | 51 |
| World War II | 13 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 169 |
| 75+ | 118 |
| 35 to 54 | 107 |
| 55 to 64 | 24 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 359 | 6.69% |
| Hispanic | 76 | 11.36% |
| Asian | 25 | 4.94% |
| Other Race | 22 | 10.58% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 3.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.15%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.6%
Labor Force Participation
57.5%
Employment Rate
9.6%
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
66.14%
Born in Spotswood borough
86.09%
Native Born
13.91%
Foreign Born
1.98%
Non Citizen
11.92%
Naturalized
86.09% of Spotswood borough residents were born in the United States, with 66.14% having been born in New Jersey. 1.98% 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 | 8,120 | 7 | 0.09% |
| 2028 | 8,113 | 7 | 0.09% |
| 2027 | 8,106 | 7 | 0.09% |
| 2026 | 8,099 | 7 | 0.09% |
| 2025 | 8,092 | 7 | 0.09% |
| 2024 | 8,085 | 7 | 0.09% |
| 2023 | 8,078 | 7 | 0.09% |
| 2022 | 8,071 | -26 | -0.32% |
| 2021 | 8,097 | -28 | -0.34% |
| 2020 | 8,125 | -104 | -1.26% |
| 2019 | 8,229 | -43 | -0.52% |
| 2018 | 8,272 | -29 | -0.35% |
| 2017 | 8,301 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2016 | 8,303 | -20 | -0.24% |
| 2015 | 8,323 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2014 | 8,325 | 8 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 8,317 | 10 | 0.12% |
| 2012 | 8,307 | 21 | 0.25% |
| 2011 | 8,286 | 29 | 0.35% |
| 2010 | 8,257 | 0 | 0% |