Demographics in New Brunswick, NJ

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

Where is New Brunswick?

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Population

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

Total Population

55,744

Male

29,041

52.1%

Female

26,703

47.9%

Median Age

24.5

Race & Ethnicity

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

White

37.3%

Black

13.1%

Hispanic

51.1%

Asian

8.6%

Two or More

9.6%

Other

24.1%

Education & Household

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

Bachelor's or Higher

11.8%

High School or Higher

25.2%

Foreign Born

36.5%

Veterans

1.4%

Married

21.0%

Avg Household Size

3.0

Marital Status by Age

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

New Brunswick, NJ has a population of 55,744 with a median age of 24.5. The racial makeup is 37.3% White, 51.1% Hispanic, 13.1% Black, 8.6% Asian. About 11.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 36.5%.