Poverty Rate in Somerset County, New Jersey
In Somerset County, New Jersey, an estimated 17,933 of 341,777 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Somerset County, New Jersey?
The poverty rate in Somerset County, New Jersey is 4.9%.
- How many people in Somerset County, New Jersey live in poverty?
In Somerset County, New Jersey, an estimated 17,933 of 341,777 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Somerset County, New Jersey compare to the average for New Jersey?
The poverty rate in Somerset County, New Jersey is 49.02% lower than the New Jersey average. In Somerset County, New Jersey, an estimated 5.2% of 341,777 people live in poverty. In New Jersey, 10.2% of 9,093,135 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Somerset County, New Jersey compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Somerset County, New Jersey is 59.38% lower than the US average. In Somerset County, New Jersey, an estimated 5.2% of 341,777 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.8% of 324,173,084 people live in poverty.
Population
Poverty Rate in Somerset County, New Jersey
2022
4.9% of 344 thousand people
- Age
Under 18 years
5.9% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Somerset County, New Jersey
2022
5.9% of 72 thousand people
Under 5 years
7.7% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Somerset County, New Jersey
2022
7.7% of 17 thousand people
5 to 17 years
5.3% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Somerset County, New Jersey
2022
5.3% of 55 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
5.6% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Somerset County, New Jersey
2022
5.6% of 72 thousand people
18 to 64 years
4.3% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Somerset County, New Jersey
2022
4.3% of 214 thousand people
18 to 34 years
4.1% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Somerset County, New Jersey
2022
4.1% of 66 thousand people
35 to 64 years
4.4% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Somerset County, New Jersey
2022
4.4% of 148 thousand people
60 years and over
5.6% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Somerset County, New Jersey
2022
5.6% of 84 thousand people
65 years and over
5.8% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Somerset County, New Jersey
2022
5.8% of 58 thousand people
- Gender
Male
4.2% Poverty Rate for men in Somerset County, New Jersey
2022
4.2% of 170 thousand people
Female
5.6% Poverty Rate for women in Somerset County, New Jersey
2022
5.6% of 174 thousand people
- Race
White
2.9% Poverty Rate for White people in Somerset County, New Jersey
2022
2.9% of 180 thousand people
Black or African American
10.9% Poverty Rate for Black People in Somerset County, New Jersey
2022
10.9% of 31 thousand people
Asian
3.8% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Somerset County, New Jersey
2022
3.8% of 68 thousand people
Some other race
14.9% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Somerset County, New Jersey
2022
14.9% of 24 thousand people
Two or more races
5.3% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Somerset County, New Jersey
2022
5.3% of 38 thousand people
Hispanic
10.2% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Somerset County, New Jersey
2022
10.2% of 57 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
2.6% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Somerset County, New Jersey
2022
2.6% of 172 thousand people
- Education level
Population 25 years and over
4.7% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Somerset County, New Jersey
2022
4.7% of 244 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
11.2% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Somerset County, New Jersey
2022
11.2% of 14 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
10.8% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Somerset County, New Jersey
2022
10.8% of 38 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
6.9% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Somerset County, New Jersey
2022
6.9% of 45 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
1.7% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Somerset County, New Jersey
2022
1.7% of 146 thousand people
- Employment status
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
2.7% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Somerset County, New Jersey
2022
2.7% of 196 thousand people
Employed
2% Poverty Rate for employed people in Somerset County, New Jersey
2022
2% of 188 thousand people
Male
1.8% Poverty Rate for employed men in Somerset County, New Jersey
2022
1.8% of 102 thousand people
Female
2.3% Poverty Rate for employed women in Somerset County, New Jersey
2022
2.3% of 87 thousand people
Unemployed
21.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Somerset County, New Jersey
2022
21.2% of 7 thousand people
Male
19.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Somerset County, New Jersey
2022
19.2% of 4 thousand people
Female
23.3% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Somerset County, New Jersey
2022
23.3% of 4 thousand people
- Work experience
Population 16 years and over
4.7% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Somerset County, New Jersey
2022
4.7% of 284 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.1% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Somerset County, New Jersey
2022
1.1% of 140 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
5.9% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Somerset County, New Jersey
2022
5.9% of 62 thousand people
Did not work
10% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Somerset County, New Jersey
2022
10% of 81 thousand people
- Single people
SINGLE PEOPLE
14.8% Poverty Rate for single people in Somerset County, New Jersey
2022
14.8% of 48 thousand people
Male
10.4% Poverty Rate for single men in Somerset County, New Jersey
2022
10.4% of 20 thousand people
Female
18% Poverty Rate for single women in Somerset County, New Jersey
2022
18% of 28 thousand people
18 to 24 years
35.7% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Somerset County, New Jersey
2022
35.7% of 2 thousand people
25 to 34 years
7.8% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Somerset County, New Jersey
2022
7.8% of 11 thousand people
35 to 44 years
11.8% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Somerset County, New Jersey
2022
11.8% of 5 thousand people
45 to 54 years
13% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Somerset County, New Jersey
2022
13% of 4 thousand people
55 to 64 years
18% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Somerset County, New Jersey
2022
18% of 9 thousand people
65 to 74 years
8.6% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Somerset County, New Jersey
2022
8.6% of 8 thousand people
75 years and over
22.2% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Somerset County, New Jersey
2022
22.2% of 8 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.2% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Somerset County, New Jersey
2022
3.2% of 23 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
20.1% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Somerset County, New Jersey
2022
20.1% of 9 thousand people
Did not work
28.4% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Somerset County, New Jersey
2022
28.4% of 16 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
4.6% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Somerset County, New Jersey
2022
4.6%
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