Demographics in Watchung, NJ

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

Where is Watchung?

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Population

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

Total Population

6,429

Male

3,054

47.5%

Female

3,375

52.5%

Median Age

46.4

Race & Ethnicity

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

White

78.8%

Black

1.3%

Hispanic

8.9%

Asian

11.5%

Two or More

7.9%

Other

0.5%

Education & Household

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

Bachelor's or Higher

45.8%

High School or Higher

56.4%

Foreign Born

24.0%

Veterans

3.0%

Married

49.6%

Avg Household Size

2.7

Marital Status by Age

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

Watchung, NJ has a population of 6,429 with a median age of 46.4. The racial makeup is 78.8% White, 8.9% Hispanic, 1.3% Black, 11.5% Asian. About 45.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 24.0%.