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Watsessing

County:
Essex County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.619
State:
New Jersey

Watsessing is a CDP located in Essex County, New Jersey. Watsessing has a 2026 population of 9,777. Watsessing is currently growing at a rate of 6.67% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Watsessing is $103,378 with a poverty rate of 7.48%. The median age in Watsessing is 36.4 years: 33.6 years for males, and 38.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 97.7 males.

9.8K
Total Population
15,802
Density (mi²)
611 6.67%
Growth

Watsessing Population

Watsessing Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20269,7776116.67%
20259,1666117.14%

Median Age

Overall: 36.4 years
Female: 38.8 years
Male: 33.6 years

Watsessing Adults

There are 7,013 adults, (1,040 of whom are seniors) in Watsessing.

Sex Ratio

Female: 4,163 (50.6%)
Male: 4,069 (49.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Watsessing includes 36.27% White, 30.65% Black or African American, 10.35% other race, 8.04% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,98636.27%
Black or African American2,52330.65%
Two or more races1,17914.32%
Other race85210.35%
Asian6628.04%
Native American300.36%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race6357.71%
Two or more races5847.09%
White5546.73%
Black or African American891.08%
Native American300.36%
Asian90.11%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American2,43429.57%
White2,43229.54%
Asian6537.93%
Two or more races5957.23%
Other race2172.64%

Watsessing Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Watsessing 's average per capita income is $66,401. Household income levels show a median of $103,378. The poverty rate stands at 7.48%.

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$134,971-
Families$125,516$149,691
Households$103,378$129,295
Non Families$70,917$108,317

$66,401

Average Income

$103,378

Median Household Income

7.48%

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)