Branchburg township is located in Somerset County New Jersey. Branchburg township has a 2024 population of 15,629. Branchburg township is currently growing at a rate of 2.51% annually and its population has increased by 4.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,899 in 2020.
The average household income in Branchburg township is $195,043 with a poverty rate of 2.76%. The median age in Branchburg township is 47.7 years: 46.1 years for males, and 49 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Branchburg township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,558 | 77.66% |
| Asian | 1,720 | 11.56% |
| Two or more races | 808 | 5.43% |
| Black or African American | 683 | 4.59% |
| Other race | 72 | 0.48% |
| Native American | 41 | 0.28% |
| 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 | 5,560 | 2.67 | 87.4 | 12.6 |
| Married | 3,630 | 3.12 | 94.7 | 5.3 |
| Non Family | 1,424 | 1.25 | 68.4 | 31.6 |
| Female | 341 | 3.52 | 84.2 | 15.8 |
| Male | 165 | 3.21 | 97 | 3 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.67
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 | 179 | 1.73% |
| Associates Degree | 658 | 6.35% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,872 | 37.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,752 | 26.56% |
| High School Graduate | 1,523 | 14.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 96 | 0.93% |
| Some College | 1,283 | 12.38% |
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 | 7,928 | 7,811 | 4,861 |
| Asian | 1,353 | 1,266 | 982 |
| Hispanic | 506 | 493 | 335 |
| Black | 388 | 343 | 288 |
| 2+ Races | 383 | 370 | 285 |
| Other Race | 59 | 46 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 98.52%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 74.41%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $92,180 | $103,214 | $80,871 |
| Graduate Degree | $116,719 | $161,000 | $100,380 |
| High School Graduate | $46,458 | $49,792 | $39,489 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $65,722 |
| Overall | $89,354 | $101,504 | $74,696 |
| Some College | $63,750 | $81,726 | $37,443 |
$89,354
Average Earnings
$101,504
Average Male
$74,696
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.71% of Branchburg township residents speak only English, while 16.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 6.58% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,048 | 250 | 2.26% |
| Hispanic | 997 | 88 | 8.83% |
| Black | 683 | 73 | 10.69% |
| Other | 72 | 13 | 18.06% |
2.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.49%
Male Poverty Rate
3.06%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Branchburg township is Other, with 18.06% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Branchburg township is White, with 2.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 4.77%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.73% |
| High School | 4.27% |
| Some College | 3.97% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.95% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 13.78% |
| Female Unemployed | 3.67% |
| Male Employed | 0.78% |
| Female Employed | 0.29% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $188,548 | $207,837 |
| Households | $163,800 | $195,043 |
| Married Families | $198,227 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $93,063 | $155,226 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.7%
Male Marriage Rate
60.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
526
Number of Veterans
480
Male Veterans
46
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 165 |
| Second Gulf War | 126 |
| First Gulf War | 54 |
| Korea | 15 |
| World War II | 11 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 181 |
| 55 to 64 | 120 |
| 35 to 54 | 92 |
| 65 to 74 | 86 |
| 18 to 34 | 47 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 369 | 3.84% |
| Black | 57 | 12.69% |
| 2+ Races | 56 | 11.43% |
| Asian | 32 | 2.31% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 2.86% |
| Other Race | 12 | 20.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.8%
Labor Force Participation
68.1%
Employment Rate
6.3%
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
63.04%
Born in Branchburg township
85.82%
Native Born
14.18%
Foreign Born
3.73%
Non Citizen
10.46%
Naturalized
85.82% of Branchburg township residents were born in the United States, with 63.04% having been born in New Jersey. 3.73% 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 | 17,544 | 383 | 2.23% |
| 2028 | 17,161 | 383 | 2.28% |
| 2027 | 16,778 | 383 | 2.34% |
| 2026 | 16,395 | 383 | 2.39% |
| 2025 | 16,012 | 383 | 2.45% |
| 2024 | 15,629 | 383 | 2.51% |
| 2023 | 15,246 | 383 | 2.58% |
| 2022 | 14,863 | -18 | -0.12% |
| 2021 | 14,881 | -18 | -0.12% |
| 2020 | 14,899 | 351 | 2.41% |
| 2019 | 14,548 | 5 | 0.03% |
| 2018 | 14,543 | 73 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 14,470 | -16 | -0.11% |
| 2016 | 14,486 | 21 | 0.15% |
| 2015 | 14,465 | -55 | -0.38% |
| 2014 | 14,520 | -29 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 14,549 | -28 | -0.19% |
| 2012 | 14,577 | 11 | 0.08% |
| 2011 | 14,566 | 33 | 0.23% |
| 2010 | 14,533 | 0 | 0% |