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Watchung Borough School District
Watchung Borough School District is a elementary school district in New Jersey with a community population of 6,485. The median household income is $173,672 and the median age is 48.1.
6,485
Population
1078
People / sq mi
$173,672
Median Income
48.1
Median Age
Watchung Borough School District covers 6 sq mi of land at 1078.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 73.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 54.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$173,672
Median Household Income
$89,210
Per Capita Income
0.0%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment
Housing
$882,500
Median Home Value
$2,738
Median Rent
84.1%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
95.6%
High School+
64.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Watchung Borough School District serves a community with a population of 6,485 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This elementary school district is located in New Jersey.
The median household income in Watchung Borough School District is $173,672, with a per capita income of $89,210. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Watchung Borough School District is 73.5% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 54.9% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Watchung Borough School District, 95.6% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 64.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Watchung Borough School District is $882,500, with a median rent of $2,738. The homeownership rate is 84.1%.
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Data for Watchung Borough School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a elementary school district (GEOID: 3417190).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.