Demographics in Rahway, NJ

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

Where is Rahway?

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Population

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

Total Population

29,748

Male

14,094

47.4%

Female

15,654

52.6%

Median Age

39.0

Race & Ethnicity

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

White

35.1%

Black

31.3%

Hispanic

28.2%

Asian

7.1%

Two or More

15.6%

Other

10.9%

Education & Household

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

Bachelor's or Higher

25.3%

High School or Higher

47.2%

Foreign Born

22.4%

Veterans

3.9%

Married

36.3%

Avg Household Size

2.4

Marital Status by Age

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

Rahway, NJ has a population of 29,748 with a median age of 39.0. The racial makeup is 35.1% White, 28.2% Hispanic, 31.3% Black, 7.1% Asian. About 25.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 22.4%.