Watchung borough is located in Somerset County New Jersey. Watchung borough has a 2024 population of 6,428. Watchung borough is currently declining at a rate of -0.09% annually and its population has decreased by -0.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,437 in 2020.
The average household income in Watchung borough is $235,064 with a poverty rate of 2.1%. The median age in Watchung borough is 46.4 years: 45.4 years for males, and 50.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Watchung borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,065 | 78.78% |
| Asian | 737 | 11.46% |
| Two or more races | 507 | 7.89% |
| Black or African American | 86 | 1.34% |
| Other race | 34 | 0.53% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,327 | 2.68 | 87.4 | 12.6 |
| Married | 1,473 | 3.04 | 93.3 | 6.7 |
| Non Family | 589 | 1.3 | 76.7 | 23.3 |
| Female | 180 | 4.03 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 85 | 3.15 | 32.9 | 67.1 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.68
Average Household Size
87.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 138 | 2.94% |
| Associates Degree | 309 | 6.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,751 | 37.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,194 | 25.45% |
| High School Graduate | 681 | 14.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 94 | 2% |
| Some College | 525 | 11.19% |
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 | 3,532 | 3,388 | 2,212 |
| Asian | 536 | 494 | 449 |
| Hispanic | 437 | 391 | 180 |
| 2+ Races | 256 | 232 | 195 |
| Black | 83 | 83 | 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 asian people with a rate of 83.77%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $131,053 | $131,579 | $119,524 |
| Graduate Degree | $154,911 | $248,167 | $89,492 |
| High School Graduate | $58,507 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $110,476 | $134,467 | $87,811 |
| Some College | $71,250 | $71,897 | $0 |
$110,476
Average Earnings
$134,467
Average Male
$87,811
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.95% of Watchung borough residents speak only English, while 22.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 11.16% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,557 | 88 | 1.93% |
| Asian | 734 | 23 | 3.13% |
| Black | 83 | 19 | 22.89% |
2.1%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.43%
Male Poverty Rate
2.72%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Watchung borough is Black, with 22.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Watchung borough is White, with 1.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.23%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 7.41% |
| Some College | 2.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 1.32% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $207,981 | $279,666 |
| Households | $166,536 | $235,064 |
| Married Families | $250,001 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $58,038 | $79,263 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.1%
Male Marriage Rate
59.9%
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
194
Number of Veterans
151
Male Veterans
43
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 73 |
| Second Gulf War | 61 |
| Korea | 33 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 95 |
| 65 to 74 | 38 |
| 18 to 34 | 37 |
| 35 to 54 | 24 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 138 | 3.33% |
| Black | 32 | 38.55% |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 9.38% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 5.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66%
Labor Force Participation
60.7%
Employment Rate
8%
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
55.42%
Born in Watchung borough
76.03%
Native Born
23.97%
Foreign Born
5.43%
Non Citizen
18.54%
Naturalized
76.03% of Watchung borough residents were born in the United States, with 55.42% having been born in New Jersey. 5.43% 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 | 6,398 | -6 | -0.09% |
| 2028 | 6,404 | -6 | -0.09% |
| 2027 | 6,410 | -6 | -0.09% |
| 2026 | 6,416 | -6 | -0.09% |
| 2025 | 6,422 | -6 | -0.09% |
| 2024 | 6,428 | -6 | -0.09% |
| 2023 | 6,434 | -6 | -0.09% |
| 2022 | 6,440 | 3 | 0.05% |
| 2021 | 6,437 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 6,437 | 414 | 6.87% |
| 2019 | 6,023 | -37 | -0.61% |
| 2018 | 6,060 | 10 | 0.17% |
| 2017 | 6,050 | 12 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 6,038 | 4 | 0.07% |
| 2015 | 6,034 | -24 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 6,058 | -10 | -0.16% |
| 2013 | 6,068 | 5 | 0.08% |
| 2012 | 6,063 | 27 | 0.45% |
| 2011 | 6,036 | 23 | 0.38% |
| 2010 | 6,013 | 0 | 0% |