Menlo Park Terrace is a CDP located in Middlesex County New Jersey. Menlo Park Terrace has a 2024 population of 3,636. Menlo Park Terrace is currently growing at a rate of 7.67% annually and its population has increased by 45.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,503 in 2020.
The average household income in Menlo Park Terrace is $140,424 with a poverty rate of 6.11%. The median age in Menlo Park Terrace is 39 years: 38.3 years for males, and 40.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Menlo Park Terrace was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,143 | 36.67% |
| Asian | 1,081 | 34.68% |
| Two or more races | 424 | 13.6% |
| Black or African American | 280 | 8.98% |
| Other race | 189 | 6.06% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | 878 | 3.55 | 93.3 | 6.7 |
| Married | 552 | 4.21 | 98.9 | 1.1 |
| Non Family | 188 | 1.09 | 71.8 | 28.2 |
| Female | 88 | 5.05 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 50 | 2.86 | 100 | 0 |
4.12
Average Family Size
3.55
Average Household Size
93.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 139 | 6.5% |
| Associates Degree | 123 | 5.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 499 | 23.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 251 | 11.75% |
| High School Graduate | 688 | 32.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 87 | 4.07% |
| Some College | 350 | 16.38% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 762 | 636 | 311 |
| White | 725 | 675 | 246 |
| Hispanic | 387 | 361 | 182 |
| Black | 250 | 226 | 7 |
| Other Race | 135 | 121 | 55 |
| 2+ Races | 116 | 104 | 58 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 93.28%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,366 | $72,841 | $61,442 |
| Graduate Degree | $98,194 | $101,607 | $88,750 |
| High School Graduate | $29,844 | $35,938 | $26,711 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $49,240 | $54,276 | $40,313 |
| Some College | $42,250 | $52,656 | $27,227 |
$49,240
Average Earnings
$54,276
Average Male
$40,313
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
44.46% of Menlo Park Terrace residents speak only English, while 55.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 29.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 903 | 89 | 9.86% |
| Asian | 1,081 | 82 | 7.59% |
| Black | 280 | 19 | 6.79% |
6.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.63%
Male Poverty Rate
8.39%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Menlo Park Terrace is White, with 9.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Menlo Park Terrace is Black, with 6.79% 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 6.24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.58% |
| High School | 6.25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.27% |
| Some College | 1.06% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 38.89% |
| Male Unemployed | 24% |
| Male Employed | 1.46% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $131,548 | $163,666 |
| Households | $119,474 | $140,424 |
| Married Families | $130,238 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,875 | $42,197 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.3%
Male Marriage Rate
52.9%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
95
Number of Veterans
95
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 41 |
| Second Gulf War | 23 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 41 |
| 35 to 54 | 27 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 75+ | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74 | 8.11% |
| Hispanic | 36 | 8.26% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 6.04% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.78% |
| Other Race | 5 | 3.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.47%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69%
Labor Force Participation
64.4%
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
40.01%
Born in Menlo Park Terrace
56.53%
Native Born
43.47%
Foreign Born
14.95%
Non Citizen
28.52%
Naturalized
56.53% of Menlo Park Terrace residents were born in the United States, with 40.01% having been born in New Jersey. 14.95% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,636 | 259 | 7.67% |
| 2023 | 3,377 | 260 | 8.34% |
| 2022 | 3,117 | 243 | 8.46% |
| 2021 | 2,874 | 371 | 14.82% |
| 2020 | 2,503 | 0 | 0% |