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Population Review

South River borough, NJ — Population & Demographics

South River borough, NJ has a population of 16,007. The median household income is $101,853 and the median age is 36.5.

16,007

Population

$101,853

Median Income

$382,500

Median Home Value

36.5

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White58.1%
Black or African American11.8%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.7%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$101,853

Median Household Income

$42,195

Per Capita Income

9.5%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$382,500

Median Home Value

$1,599

Median Rent

65.7%

Owner-Occupied

Education

86.4%

High School+

31.1%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.9%

Drive Alone

72.4%

Public Transit

6.6%

Work From Home

32.9 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

13.5%

Foreign Born

56.7%

Non-English at Home

3.9%

Veterans

10.2%

With Disability

92.8%

Health Insurance

95.3%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management25.5%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate12.0%
Construction10.7%
Retail Trade7.9%
Manufacturing7.8%
Information6.7%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services6.3%
Education, Health Care & Social Services6.2%
Public Administration3.5%
Transportation & Warehousing0.8%
Agriculture & Mining0.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

South River borough, NJ has a population of 16,007 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in South River borough, NJ is $101,853, with 9.5% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in South River borough, NJ is $382,500, with median rent at $1,599.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.