Carteret, NJ Neighborhood Information

Demographics

Quick Facts

Population: 24,830
Population Density / Mile: 5,621
Median Age: 37.71
Number of Households: 8,248
Average Household Size: 3.01
Households with Children: 2,553
Median Household Income: $73,945

Population

Population: 24,830
Population Density / Mile: 5,621
Change in Population Since 2010: 17.54%
Male Population: 12,137
Female Population: 12,693
Median Age: 37.71

Population - Age Range

0-4 years: 1665
5-9 years: 1592
10-14 years: 1643
15-19 years: 1545
20-24 years: 1672
25-29 years: 1804
30-34 years: 1620
35-39 years: 1609
40-44 years: 1581
45-49 years: 1548
50-54 years: 1596
55-59 years: 1674
60-64 years: 1674
65-69 years: 1321
70-74 years: 933
75-79 years: 600
80-84 years: 410
85+ years: 341

Households

Number of Households: 8,248
Average Household Size: 3.01
Households with Children: 2,553
Households without Children: 3,647
Family Households: 6,200
Non-Family Households: 331

Marital Status

Never Married: 6861
Now Married: 9760
Separated: 504
Widowed: 1349
Divorced: 1455

Income

Median Household Income: $73,945
Average Household Income: $84,588
Per Capita Income: $28,101
Average Total Household Expenditure: $65,061

Median Income By Age

Under 25 years: $42,523
25-44 years: $76,628
45-64 years: $83,026
Over 64 years: $46,348

Household Income by Dollar Range

$0-$10,000 491
$10,000-$15,000 305
$15,000-$20,000 248
$20,000-$25,000 286
$25,000-$30,000 365
$30,000-$35,000 320
$35,000-$40,000 279
$40,000-$45,000 315
$45,000-$50,000 242
$50,000-$60,000 528
$60,000-$75,000 795
$75,000-$100,000 1507
$100,000-$125,000 711
$125,000-$150,000 761
$150,000-$200,000 574
$200,000-$250,000 292
$250,000-$500,000 124
$500,000 up 105

Education

Educational Climate Index: 3

1 = Low, 5 = High

The Community Educational Index chart is based on the U.S. Census Bureau's Socioeconomic Status (SES) elements. Factors used in creating the index are income, educational achievement, and occupation of persons within the selected ZIP code. Since this index is based on the population of an entire Zip code, it may not reflect the nature of an individual school.

Level of Education

No High School: 1120
Some High School: 1239
High School Grad: 5886
Some College: 3506
Associate Degree: 995
Bachelors Degree: 2992
Graduate Degree: 975

Employment

White Collar vs. Blue Collar

White Collar: 52
Blue Collar: 48

Geography

Annual Precipitation: 50.94
Average January Low Temperature: 19.8
Average January High Temperature: 39.3
Average July Low Temperature: 63.3
Average July High Temperature: 85.7

Pollution Index (Avg. = 100)

Carbon Monoxide 111
Lead 44
Nitrogen Oxide 151
Ozone 89
Particulate Matter 107
Air Pollution 100

Amenities

CATEGORIES
Automotive Services 39 Locations
Eating - Drinking 70 Locations
Shopping 185 Locations
Pet Services 3 Locations
Attractions - Recreation 12 Locations
Travel 22 Locations
Farm - Ranch 1 Locations
Banks - Financial 83 Locations
Hospitality 3 Locations
Personal Services 305 Locations
Organizations - Associations 33 Locations
Government - Public 14 Locations
Health Care Services 50 Locations

Schools

Carteret High Secondary
Carteret Middle School Elementary
Columbus Elementary
Minue Elementary
Nathan Hale School Elementary

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