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Watchung

County:
Somerset County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
6.016
State:
New Jersey

Watchung is a borough located in Somerset County, New Jersey. Watchung has a 2026 population of 6,687. Watchung is currently growing at a rate of 0.62% annually and its population has increased by 3.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,443 in 2020.

The median household income in Watchung is $173,672 with a poverty rate of 1.24%. The median age in Watchung is 48.1 years: 45.6 years for males, and 50.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 88.6 males.

6.7K
Total Population
1,112
Density (mi²)
41 0.62%
Growth

Watchung Population

Watchung Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20266,687410.62%
20256,646400.61%
20246,6061091.68%
20236,497310.48%
20226,466230.36%
20216,443-9-0.14%
20206,4434206.97%
20196,023-37-0.61%
20186,060100.17%
20176,050120.2%
20166,03840.07%
20156,034-24-0.4%
20146,058-10-0.16%
20136,06850.08%
20126,063270.45%
20116,036230.38%
20106,0132123.65%
20005,6135039.84%
19905,110-180-3.4%
19805,29054011.37%
19704,7501,43843.42%
19603,31200%

Median Age

Overall: 48.1 years
Female: 50.5 years
Male: 45.6 years

Watchung Adults

There are 5,131 adults, (1,905 of whom are seniors) in Watchung.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,439 (53%)
Male: 3,046 (47%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Watchung includes 73.52% White, 12.04% Asian, 3.24% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,76873.52%
Asian78112.04%
Two or more races69010.64%
Black or African American2103.24%
Other race360.56%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races3355.17%
White2363.64%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,53269.88%
Asian78112.04%
Two or more races3555.47%
Black or African American2103.24%
Other race360.56%

Watchung Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Watchung 's average per capita income is $108,125. Household income levels show a median of $173,672. The poverty rate stands at 1.24%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$250,001-
Families$211,382$292,587
Households$173,672$243,245
Non Families$60,767$80,810

$108,125

Average Income

$173,672

Median Household Income

1.24%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)