Sayreville, New Jersey Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Sayreville, New Jersey is 45,237 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 21st-largest city in New Jersey. The median household income is $98,629, the median home value is $407,600, and the median age is 39.6.
The population has grown 10.3% since 2010 (42,766 → 47,165).
45,237
Population
2858
People / sq mi
$98,629
Median Income
$407,600
Median Home Value
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Sayreville covers 15.8 sq mi of land at 2858 people per square mile.
About Sayreville, NJ
Among US cities, Sayreville stands out first on household income: a median of $98,629, above the US median of $78,538. Sayreville is a city in New Jersey with a population of 45,237. It ranks #21 among cities in New Jersey by population.
The typical household here earns about $98,629, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 4.9%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $407,600, with typical rent around $1,641.
Roughly 36.8% of adults have a bachelor’s, above the national 35.0%. Around 10.4% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 32 minutes each way.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place Sayreville firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US cities — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.
Sayreville borough Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Sayreville borough had a population of 42,766 in 2010 and 47,165 in 2024, a 10.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 47,165 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.71%.
47,165
Population (2024)
42,766
Population (2010)
47,165
Peak (2024)
0.71%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 42,766 |
| 2011 | 43,069 |
| 2012 | 43,289 |
| 2013 | 43,602 |
| 2014 | 43,953 |
| 2015 | 44,138 |
| 2016 | 44,320 |
| 2017 | 44,523 |
| 2018 | 44,373 |
| 2019 | 44,173 |
| 2020 | 45,213 |
| 2021 | 45,194 |
| 2022 | 45,401 |
| 2023 | 46,153 |
| 2024 | 47,165 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 52.8% |
| Black or African American | 13.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$98,629
Median Household Income
$44,908
Per Capita Income
4.9%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$407,600
Median Home Value
$1,641
Median Rent
62.6%
Owner-Occupied
Education
92.0%
High School+
36.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
5.5%
Drive Alone
70.4%
Public Transit
10.4%
Work From Home
32.0 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
19.4%
Foreign Born
60.4%
Non-English at Home
3.1%
Veterans
9.8%
With Disability
91.7%
Health Insurance
96.9%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 22.1% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 12.3% |
| Retail Trade | 11.2% |
| Manufacturing | 7.7% |
| Information | 7.4% |
| Construction | 6.1% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 5.7% |
| Public Administration | 4.7% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.6% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.7% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sayreville, New Jersey has a population of 45,237 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 21st-largest city in New Jersey.
The median household income in Sayreville, New Jersey is $98,629, with 4.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Sayreville, New Jersey is $407,600, with median monthly rent at $1,641 and a homeownership rate of 62.6%.
The median age in Sayreville, New Jersey is 39.6 years. The population is 50.9% male and 49.1% female.
The population has grown 10.3% since 2010 (42,766 → 47,165).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.