Watsessing is a CDP located in Essex County New Jersey. Watsessing has a 2024 population of 9,007. Watsessing is currently growing at a rate of 7.7% annually and its population has increased by 26.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,094 in 2020.
The average household income in Watsessing is $106,233 with a poverty rate of 11.35%. The median age in Watsessing is 35.3 years: 31.7 years for males, and 40.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Watsessing was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,250 | 42.1% |
| Black or African American | 2,772 | 35.91% |
| Two or more races | 650 | 8.42% |
| Asian | 577 | 7.47% |
| Other race | 471 | 6.1% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,448 | 2.22 | 31.4 | 68.6 |
| Non Family | 1,775 | 1.28 | 13.7 | 86.3 |
| Married | 1,175 | 3.16 | 55.7 | 44.3 |
| Female | 463 | 3.31 | 33.7 | 66.3 |
| Male | 35 | 3.83 | 82.9 | 17.1 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
31.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 192 | 3.31% |
| Associates Degree | 300 | 5.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,957 | 33.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,055 | 18.21% |
| High School Graduate | 1,159 | 20.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 255 | 4.4% |
| Some College | 874 | 15.09% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,039 | 1,968 | 1,100 |
| White | 1,795 | 1,709 | 1,066 |
| Hispanic | 1,350 | 1,171 | 469 |
| Asian | 533 | 469 | 343 |
| 2+ Races | 461 | 393 | 244 |
| Other Race | 313 | 307 | 58 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 98.08%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 64.35%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $80,648 | $85,000 | $72,222 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,750 | $70,278 | $68,558 |
| High School Graduate | $45,673 | $55,815 | $31,435 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $63,315 | $25,815 |
| Overall | $60,021 | $62,118 | $57,500 |
| Some College | $42,988 | $48,185 | $37,328 |
$60,021
Average Earnings
$62,118
Average Male
$57,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
65.91% of Watsessing residents speak only English, while 34.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.3% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,767 | 487 | 17.6% |
| White | 2,072 | 194 | 9.36% |
| Hispanic | 2,079 | 186 | 8.95% |
| Other | 471 | 22 | 4.67% |
| Multiple | 650 | 1 | 0.15% |
11.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.64%
Male Poverty Rate
12.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Watsessing is Black, with 17.6% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Watsessing is Multiple, with 0.15% 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 20.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 14.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.19% |
| Some College | 12.16% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.73% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 53.54% |
| Female Unemployed | 22.49% |
| Female Employed | 3.26% |
| Male Employed | 1.5% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $118,083 | $140,615 |
| Households | $81,903 | $106,233 |
| Married Families | $135,417 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $59,896 | $72,005 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.6%
Male Marriage Rate
35.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
91
Number of Veterans
91
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 52 |
| Vietnam | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 43 |
| 75+ | 33 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 65 to 74 | 1 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 46 | 1.96% |
| 2+ Races | 43 | 8.04% |
| Hispanic | 43 | 2.77% |
| White | 2 | 0.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
8.99%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
77.4%
Labor Force Participation
71.9%
Employment Rate
7.2%
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
47.88%
Born in Watsessing
74.29%
Native Born
25.71%
Foreign Born
7.59%
Non Citizen
18.12%
Naturalized
74.29% of Watsessing residents were born in the United States, with 47.88% having been born in New Jersey. 7.59% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,007 | 644 | 7.7% |
| 2023 | 8,363 | 643 | 8.33% |
| 2022 | 7,720 | 165 | 2.18% |
| 2021 | 7,555 | 461 | 6.5% |
| 2020 | 7,094 | 0 | 0% |