New Brunswick city is located in Middlesex County New Jersey. New Brunswick city has a 2024 population of 55,847. New Brunswick city is currently growing at a rate of 0% annually and its population has increased by 1.01% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 55,288 in 2020.
The average household income in New Brunswick city is $81,409 with a poverty rate of 31.88%. The median age in New Brunswick city is 24 years: 23.9 years for males, and 24.2 years for females.
New Brunswick is the county seat of Middlesex County, New Jersey. Home to Rutgers University, New Brunswick is located about 27 miles to the southwest of Manhattan. New Brunswick is often called the Healthcare City because it's the corporate headquarters and center for drug production for many major pharmaceutical companies like Bristol-Myers Squibb and Johnson & Johnson. The city also boasts several major medical research and teaching centers like the Cancer Institute of New Jersey and Saint Peter's University Hospital.
New Brunswick's population is very ethnically diverse. In the past, 25% of the total Hungarian population of the state lived in New Brunswick, and 35% of the city's population was Hungarian in 1930. While the Hungarian community is still active in New Brunswick, there are also growing Hispanic and Asian communities, particularly around French Street.
According to new census data, the population of New Jersey as a whole is becoming more racially diverse with a growing Hispanic population. New Brunswick now has the 12th largest number of Hispanic residents in the state but one of the highest in terms of proportion at nearly 50%. Hispanics will soon become a majority in New Brunswick.
The state's Asian population is also growing, especially in suburban areas of Middlesex County like New Brunswick and nearby Edison and Woodbridge. The number of Asian people in the county has climbed more than 50%, accounting for 21% of the county's population by 2010.
The population of New Brunswick as a whole continues to grow due to a large population shift across the New York Metro area, with much of the growth attributed to foreign-born people, young people in their 20s and 30s, empty-nesters, and baby boomers.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of New Brunswick city was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,275 | 45.36% |
| Other race | 10,874 | 19.52% |
| Black or African American | 8,225 | 14.76% |
| Asian | 4,936 | 8.86% |
| Two or more races | 4,445 | 7.98% |
| Native American | 1,963 | 3.52% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 15,626 | 3.01 | 20.2 | 79.8 |
| Non Family | 6,834 | 1.84 | 10.7 | 89.3 |
| Married | 4,272 | 3.96 | 36.8 | 63.2 |
| Female | 3,288 | 3.88 | 19.1 | 80.9 |
| Male | 1,232 | 3.94 | 18.7 | 81.3 |
3.63
Average Family Size
3.01
Average Household Size
20.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,052 | 11.31% |
| Associates Degree | 1,098 | 4.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,615 | 13.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,953 | 10.94% |
| High School Graduate | 7,338 | 27.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5,945 | 22.03% |
| Some College | 2,990 | 11.08% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 14,780 | 7,400 | 1,221 |
| Other Race | 5,976 | 3,099 | 588 |
| White | 5,403 | 5,047 | 3,095 |
| Black | 4,857 | 3,806 | 945 |
| 2+ Races | 2,058 | 1,189 | 344 |
| Asian | 1,638 | 1,460 | 1,285 |
| Native American | 1,133 | 594 | 92 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.41%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 78.45%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,152 | $77,042 | $59,939 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,202 | $89,188 | $59,764 |
| High School Graduate | $33,422 | $37,130 | $23,434 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,262 | $35,851 | $26,156 |
| Overall | $38,290 | $44,431 | $31,583 |
| Some College | $38,980 | $47,083 | $32,500 |
$38,290
Average Earnings
$44,431
Average Male
$31,583
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
45.73% of New Brunswick city residents speak only English, while 54.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 45.46% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 24,979 | 7,156 | 28.65% |
| Other | 10,739 | 3,412 | 31.77% |
| White | 10,634 | 3,392 | 31.9% |
| Black | 7,175 | 2,184 | 30.44% |
| Asian | 3,306 | 1,508 | 45.61% |
| Multiple | 4,088 | 1,304 | 31.9% |
| Native | 1,879 | 513 | 27.3% |
31.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.72%
Male Poverty Rate
34.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in New Brunswick city is Asian, with 45.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in New Brunswick city is Native, with 27.3% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.68%. Among those working part-time, it was 38.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 53.73%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.66% |
| High School | 25.51% |
| Some College | 18.96% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.81% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 78.86% |
| Male Unemployed | 58.8% |
| Female Employed | 19.15% |
| Male Employed | 11.88% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,590 | $84,439 |
| Households | $57,138 | $81,409 |
| Married Families | $100,329 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,741 | $68,983 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
23.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
24.5%
Male Marriage Rate
22.4%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
762
Number of Veterans
639
Male Veterans
123
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 483 |
| Vietnam | 156 |
| First Gulf War | 138 |
| Korea | 58 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 288 |
| 18 to 34 | 189 |
| 75+ | 142 |
| 65 to 74 | 103 |
| 55 to 64 | 40 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 258 | 1.24% |
| Black | 200 | 2.93% |
| Asian | 183 | 3.84% |
| Hispanic | 158 | 0.84% |
| 2+ Races | 74 | 2.58% |
| Other Race | 47 | 0.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.61%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.2%
Labor Force Participation
56.3%
Employment Rate
6.5%
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
45.21%
Born in New Brunswick city
66.23%
Native Born
33.77%
Foreign Born
19.29%
Non Citizen
14.48%
Naturalized
66.23% of New Brunswick city residents were born in the United States, with 45.21% having been born in New Jersey. 19.29% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 55,852 | 1 | 0% |
| 2028 | 55,851 | 1 | 0% |
| 2027 | 55,850 | 1 | 0% |
| 2026 | 55,849 | 1 | 0% |
| 2025 | 55,848 | 1 | 0% |
| 2024 | 55,847 | 1 | 0% |
| 2023 | 55,846 | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 | 55,845 | -451 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 56,296 | 1,008 | 1.82% |
| 2020 | 55,288 | -365 | -0.66% |
| 2019 | 55,653 | -206 | -0.37% |
| 2018 | 55,859 | -247 | -0.44% |
| 2017 | 56,106 | -68 | -0.12% |
| 2016 | 56,174 | 164 | 0.29% |
| 2015 | 56,010 | 126 | 0.23% |
| 2014 | 55,884 | -15 | -0.03% |
| 2013 | 55,899 | 494 | 0.89% |
| 2012 | 55,405 | 109 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 55,296 | 410 | 0.75% |
| 2010 | 54,886 | 0 | 0% |