Rahway is a city located in Union County, New Jersey. Rahway has a 2025 population of 29,907. Rahway is currently growing at a rate of 0.16% annually and its population has increased by 0.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 29,671 in 2020.
The average household income in Rahway is $105,396 with a poverty rate of 6.78%.The median age in Rahway is 39 years: 37.4 years for males, and 39.8 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Rahway includes 35.13% White, 31.25% Black or African American, 10.95% other race, 7.12% Asian, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 10,450 | 35.13% |
Black or African American | 9,297 | 31.25% |
Two or more races | 4,626 | 15.55% |
Other race | 3,257 | 10.95% |
Asian | 2,118 | 7.12% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Rahway's average per capita income is $60,832. Household income levels show a median of $90,852. The poverty rate stands at 6.78%.
Name | Median | Mean |
---|---|---|
Married Families | $138,432 | - |
Families | $117,505 | $125,905 |
Households | $90,852 | $105,396 |
Non Families | $56,159 | $64,459 |
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