Rutgers University-Busch Campus, New Jersey Population 2024

5,803

Rutgers University-Busch Campus is a city located in Middlesex County New Jersey. Rutgers University-Busch Campus has a 2024 population of 5,803. Rutgers University-Busch Campus is currently declining at a rate of -6.9% annually and its population has decreased by -24.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,718 in 2020.

The average household income in Rutgers University-Busch Campus is $87,975 with a poverty rate of 25.72%. The median age in Rutgers University-Busch Campus is 20.2 years: 20 years for males, and 20.3 years for females.

Rutgers University-Busch Campus Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rutgers University-Busch Campus was:

  • White: 63.14%
  • Asian: 25.17%
  • Black or African American: 7.77%
  • Two or more races: 3.81%
  • Other race: 0.09%
  • Native American: 0.02%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
Land Area (mi²)
1.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)
4,744.70/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
-24.81% (-1,915)
The current population of Rutgers University-Busch Campus, New Jersey is 5,803 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 7,718.

Population by Race

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Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White4,20763.14%
Asian1,67725.17%
Black or African American5187.77%
Two or more races2543.81%
Other race60.09%
Native American10.02%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

White

Asian

Black or African American

Two or more races

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Rutgers University-Busch Campus Population by Race

Rutgers University-Busch Campus Population Pyramid 2024

Rutgers University-Busch Campus Median Age

20.2

Total

20

Male

20.3

Female

Rutgers University-Busch Campus Adults

There are 6,399 adults, (0 of whom are seniors) in Rutgers University-Busch Campus.

Rutgers University-Busch Campus Age Dependency

4.1

Age Dependency Ratio

0

Old Age Dependency Ratio

4.1

Child Dependency Ratio

Rutgers University-Busch Campus Sex Ratio

Female3,11646.77%
Male3,54753.23%

Rutgers University-Busch Campus Population by Age

Rutgers University-Busch Campus Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All1003.380100
Married6930100
Female314.230100
Male0000
Non Family0000

2.79

Average Family Size

3.38

Average Household Size

0.0%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

Rutgers University-Busch Campus Households and Families

Male

Female

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Education Attained
Count
Percentage
9th to 12th Grade111.72%
Associates Degree101.56%
Bachelors Degree28444.31%
Graduate Degree28544.46%
High School Graduate71.09%
Less Than 9th Grade00%
Some College446.86%

Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

Rutgers University-Busch Campus Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

Rutgers University-Busch Campus Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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Race
Total
High School
Bachelors
Asian270270258
White174174149
Black10310094
Hispanic493830
2+ Races474737
Other Race661
Native American111

The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.

Rutgers University-Busch Campus Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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Name
Average
Male
Female
Bachelors Degree$33,500$36,500$0
Graduate Degree$34,261$33,382$0
High School Graduate$0$0$0
Less Than 9th Grade$0$0$0
Overall$34,063$34,261$33,625
Some College$34,750$0$34,000

$34,063

Average Earnings

$34,261

Average Male

$33,625

Average Female

Rutgers University-Busch Campus Earnings by Educational Attainment

Rutgers University-Busch Campus Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

Rutgers University-Busch Campus Language

82.82% of Rutgers University-Busch Campus residents speak only English, while 17.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 9.04% of the population.

Rutgers University-Busch Campus Language

Rutgers University-Busch Campus Poverty by Race

rate

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Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
Asian2098038.28%

25.72%

Overall Poverty Rate

0%

Male Poverty Rate

41.03%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Rutgers University-Busch Campus

The race most likely to be in poverty in Rutgers University-Busch Campus is Asian, with 38.28% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in Rutgers University-Busch Campus is Asian, with 38.28% 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 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 49.52%.

Rutgers University-Busch Campus Poverty

rate

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Rate
Poverty
Less Than 9th Grade0%
Bachelors or Greater26.4%
High School0%
Some College0%

Rutgers University-Busch Campus Poverty Rate by Education

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Rate
Poverty
Male Employed0%
Male Unemployed0%
Female Employed0%
Female Unemployed0%

Rutgers University-Busch Campus Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

Rutgers University-Busch Campus Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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Name
Median
Mean
Families-$86,228
Households$87,500$87,975
Married Families$114,886$-999,999,999
Non Families--

mean

median

Income by Household Type

Rutgers University-Busch Campus Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

3.7%

Overall Marriage Rate

3.4%

Male Marriage Rate

3.9%

Female Marriage Rate

Rutgers University-Busch Campus Married by Age and Sex

male

female

Rutgers University-Busch Campus Marriage

The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.

Rutgers University-Busch Campus Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Rutgers University-Busch Campus Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

3

Number of Veterans

3

Male Veterans

0

Female Veterans

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War
Veterans
Second Gulf War2
First Gulf War1
Vietnam0
Korea0
World War II0

Rutgers University-Busch Campus Veterans by War

count

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Age Group
Veterans
35 to 543
18 to 340
55 to 640
65 to 740
75+0

Rutgers University-Busch Campus Veterans by Age

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Name
Veterans
% of Total
White30.07%

Rutgers University-Busch Campus Veterans by Race

Rutgers University-Busch Campus Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

0%

Veteran Poverty Rate

0%

Veteran Disability Rate

Rutgers University-Busch Campus Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

41.1%

Labor Force Participation

39.3%

Employment Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

Rutgers University-Busch Campus Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

Rutgers University-Busch Campus Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

Rutgers University-Busch Campus Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

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.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

29.36%

Born in Rutgers University-Busch Campus

78.81%

Native Born

21.19%

Foreign Born

16.42%

Non Citizen

4.77%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

78.81% of Rutgers University-Busch Campus residents were born in the United States, with 29.36% having been born in New Jersey. 16.42% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.

Rutgers University-Busch Campus Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change

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Year
Population
Growth
Growth Rate
20245,803-430-6.9%
20236,233-430-6.45%
20226,663-430-6.06%
20217,093-625-8.1%
20207,71800%

Rutgers University-Busch Campus Population by Year