Demographics in Carteret, NJ

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Carteret?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

25,187

Male

12,224

48.5%

Female

12,963

51.5%

Median Age

39.3

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

27.2%

Black

17.3%

Hispanic

34.0%

Asian

24.5%

Two or More

18.1%

Other

12.2%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

18.5%

High School or Higher

41.0%

Foreign Born

34.7%

Veterans

2.8%

Married

41.4%

Avg Household Size

3.0

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Carteret, NJ has a population of 25,187 with a median age of 39.3. The racial makeup is 27.2% White, 34.0% Hispanic, 17.3% Black, 24.5% Asian. About 18.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 34.7%.