Watsessing is a CDP located in Essex County New Jersey. Watsessing has a 2024 population of 9,007. Watsessing is currently growing at a rate of 7.7% annually and its population has increased by 26.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,094 in 2020.
The average household income in Watsessing is $123,504 with a poverty rate of 7.53%. The median age in Watsessing is 37.8 years: 33.7 years for males, and 43 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Watsessing was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,495 | 44% |
| Black or African American | 2,591 | 32.62% |
| Two or more races | 799 | 10.06% |
| Other race | 594 | 7.48% |
| Asian | 465 | 5.85% |
| 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 | 3,617 | 2.17 | 32.1 | 67.9 |
| Non Family | 1,775 | 1.31 | 14 | 86 |
| Married | 1,273 | 3.23 | 59.2 | 40.8 |
| Female | 400 | 2.64 | 37 | 63 |
| Male | 169 | 2.25 | 6.5 | 93.5 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.17
Average Household Size
32.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 160 | 2.65% |
| Associates Degree | 265 | 4.4% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,148 | 35.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,108 | 18.38% |
| High School Graduate | 1,263 | 20.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 289 | 4.8% |
| Some College | 794 | 13.17% |
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 | 2,118 | 2,049 | 1,350 |
| Black | 2,067 | 1,958 | 1,091 |
| Hispanic | 1,176 | 1,036 | 442 |
| 2+ Races | 493 | 428 | 323 |
| Other Race | 440 | 400 | 78 |
| Asian | 431 | 358 | 276 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.74%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 65.52%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $74,681 | $74,649 | $74,896 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,364 | $61,875 | $82,604 |
| High School Graduate | $42,566 | $55,500 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $67,083 | $0 |
| Overall | $64,163 | $64,550 | $62,552 |
| Some College | $46,285 | $63,041 | $43,750 |
$64,163
Average Earnings
$64,550
Average Male
$62,552
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
68.55% of Watsessing residents speak only English, while 31.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,669 | 333 | 12.48% |
| Black | 2,582 | 153 | 5.93% |
| Hispanic | 1,861 | 107 | 5.75% |
| Other | 594 | 46 | 7.74% |
7.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.59%
Male Poverty Rate
10.23%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Watsessing is White, with 12.48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Watsessing is Hispanic, with 5.75% 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 14.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 13.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.4% |
| Some College | 10.28% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.36% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 33.11% |
| Female Unemployed | 19.57% |
| Female Employed | 6.34% |
| Male Employed | 1.52% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $121,520 | $147,932 |
| Households | $94,301 | $123,504 |
| Married Families | $133,787 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $62,375 | $96,486 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.4%
Male Marriage Rate
37.6%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
82
Number of Veterans
82
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 32 |
| Vietnam | 13 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| World War II | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 71 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 42 | 1.8% |
| White | 40 | 1.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.24%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
81%
Labor Force Participation
75.6%
Employment Rate
6.7%
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
44.8%
Born in Watsessing
73.92%
Native Born
26.08%
Foreign Born
7.77%
Non Citizen
18.32%
Naturalized
73.92% of Watsessing residents were born in the United States, with 44.8% having been born in New Jersey. 7.77% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,007 | 644 | 7.7% |
| 2023 | 8,363 | 643 | 8.33% |
| 2022 | 7,720 | 165 | 2.18% |
| 2021 | 7,555 | 461 | 6.5% |
| 2020 | 7,094 | 0 | 0% |