Warren County, NJ

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2021 Population

109,354

3.43% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Menendez

Democratic Party

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

44.1

0.899% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

7.79%

4.74% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$85,163

2% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$272,500

2.56% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

56,146

1.85% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Warren County, NJ had a population of 109k people with a median age of 44.1 and a median household income of $85,163. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Warren County, NJ grew from 105,730 to 109,354, a 3.43% increase and its median household income grew from $83,497 to $85,163, a 2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Warren County, NJ are White (Non-Hispanic) (79.5%), White (Hispanic) (4.99%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.51%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.78%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.75%).

None of the households in Warren County, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.8% of the residents in Warren County, NJ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Warren County, NJ are Centenary University (508 degrees awarded in 2021) and Warren County Community College (149 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Warren County, NJ was $272,500, and the homeownership rate was 72.5%.

Most people in Warren County, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 34.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Warren County, NJ was 2 cars per household.

Warren County, NJ borders Hunterdon County, NJ, Morris County, NJ, Sussex County, NJ, Bucks County, PA, Monroe County, PA, and Northampton County, PA.

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Population & Diversity

Warren County, NJ is home to a population of 109k people, from which 96.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 9.15% of Warren County, NJ residents were born outside of the country (10k people).

In 2021, there were 15.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (87k people) in Warren County, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.45k White (Hispanic) and 4.93k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.8%

2021 Citizenship

96.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.8% of Warren County, NJ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Warren County, NJ was 96.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Warren County, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Warren County, NJ

White (Non-Hispanic)
87k ± 257
White (Hispanic)
5.45k ± 609
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4.93k ± 329

10.3%

Hispanic Population

11.2k people

10.3% of the people in Warren County, NJ are hispanic (11.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Warren County, NJ as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for New Jersey.

Most Common Origin

India
274,332 ± 12,667 people
Dominican Republic
200,128 ± 10,864 people
Mexico
106,059 ± 7,950 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Jersey was India, the natal country of 274,332 New Jersey residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 200,128 and Mexico with 106,059.

Foreign-Born Population

9.15%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

10k people

9.51%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

10.1k people

As of 2021, 9.15% of Warren County, NJ residents (10k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Warren County, NJ was 9.51%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Warren County, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,917 ± 253
Gulf War (2001-)
988 ± 307
Korea
448 ± 194

Warren County, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.94 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Warren County, NJ employs 56.1k people. The largest industries in Warren County, NJ are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,614 people), Retail Trade (6,256 people), and Manufacturing (6,150 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($116,058), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($90,230), and Information ($85,081).

Males in New Jersey have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $71,703. The income inequality in New Jersey (measured using the Gini index) is 0.49, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

56.1k

2021 Value

± 1,760

1.85%

1 Year growth

± 4.22%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Warren County, NJ grew at a rate of 1.85%, from 55.1k employees to 56.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Warren County, NJ, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,711 people), Management Occupations (5,663 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (5,016 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Warren County, NJ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Jersey (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

56.1k

2021 Value

± 1,760

1.85%

1 Year growth

± 4.22%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Warren County, NJ grew at a rate of 1.85%, from 55.1k employees to 56.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Warren County, NJ, are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,614 people), Retail Trade (6,256 people), and Manufacturing (6,150 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Warren County, NJ, though some of these residents may live in Warren County, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$58,512

Median earning men ± $2,706

$39,007

Median earning women ± $2,307

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($100,000), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($99,269), and Public Administration ($80,577).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($71,065), Manufacturing ($63,515), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,842).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Jersey.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

973
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
546
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
523
Other Services, Except Public Administration

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$885k
Manufacturing
$663k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$420k
Wholesale Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey product (by dollars) was Electronics with $68.4B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($64.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($45.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New Jersey products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for New Jersey.

$634B

2020 Value in New Jersey

$1.35T

Projected 2050 Value in New Jersey

113% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Jersey trade was $634B. This is expected to increase 113% to $1.35T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New Jersey trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$114B
Pennsylvania
$59.4B
Ohio
$21.2B

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $114B, followed by Pennsylvania with $59.4B and Ohio and $21.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New Jersey shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Warren County, NJ went to Donald J. Trump with 57.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.08%).

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing the state of New Jersey. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (57.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.08%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Warren County, NJ went to Donald J. Trump with 57.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.08%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Warren County, NJ for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New Jersey

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Bob Menendez

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on January 17, 2006
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jon Corzine, who was elected Governor of New Jersey.

Cory Booker

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on October 31, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Jeffrey Chiesa, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Frank Lautenberg.

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing New Jersey.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Jersey over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New Jersey

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Jersey have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Warren County, NJ awarded 657 degrees. The student population of Warren County, NJ in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,911 male students and 2,870 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Warren County, NJ are White (414 and 63.5%), followed by Unknown (89 and 13.7%), Hispanic or Latino (58 and 8.9%), and Black or African American (51 and 7.82%).

The largest universities in Warren County, NJ by number of degrees awarded are Centenary University (508 and 77.3%) and Warren County Community College (149 and 22.7%).

The most popular majors in Warren County, NJ are General Business Administration & Management (109 and 16.6%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (98 and 14.9%), and Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (55 and 8.37%).

The median tuition cost in Warren County, NJ for private four year colleges is $33,550.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Warren County, NJ, the percentage of applicants admitted was 97.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 4,781 (40% men and 60% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 4,781 students enrolled in Warren County, NJ, 40% men and 60% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Unknown with 2,399 records, of which 54.5% were women and 45.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Experimental Psychology
23 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
90 degrees awarded
Equestrian Studies
23 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Warren County, NJ was Experimental Psychology with 23 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Warren County, NJ according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Centenary University
508 degrees awarded
Warren County Community College
149 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Centenary University with 508 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 235 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Warren County, NJ, which is 0.557 times less than the 422 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 414 degrees mean that there were 4.65 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 89 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($33,550) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($948) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($900) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

Measure

In 2021, 1.05% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.03% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.94M), Bachelors Degree (1.73M), and Some college (1.31M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Warren County, NJ was $272,500 in 2021, which is 1.11 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $265,700 to $272,500, a 2.56% increase. The homeownership rate in Warren County, NJ is 72.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Warren County, NJ have an average commute time of 34.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Warren County, NJ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Warren County, NJ is $85,163. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Warren County, NJ was Census Tract 321.02 with a value of $148,347, followed by Census Tract 311.01 and Census Tract 313.02, with respective values of $120,776 and $113,855.

In 2022, 14.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Warren County, NJ. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.05%.

Housing

Property

$272,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,867

$31,744

Median Property Taxes

±$1,003

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Warren County, NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Warren County, NJ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.5%

Homeownership

2021

60.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 72.5% of the housing units in Warren County, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Warren County, NJ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 321.02
Census Tract 311.01
Census Tract 313.02

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Warren County, NJ was Census Tract 321.02 with a value of $148,347, followed by Census Tract 311.01 and Census Tract 313.02, with respective values of $120,776 and $113,855.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Warren County, NJ colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$85,163

Median Household Income

± $2,586

43.8k

Number of Households

± 1,505

In 2021, the median household income of the 43.8k households in Warren County, NJ grew to $85,163 from the previous year's value of $83,497.

The following chart displays the households in Warren County, NJ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Warren County, NJ is from New Jersey.

0.49

2021 Wage GINI in New Jersey

0.49

2020 Wage GINI in New Jersey

In 2021, the income inequality in New Jersey was 0.49 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0372% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for New Jersey was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New Jersey in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New Jersey across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79%)
Worked At Home (8.73%)
Carpooled (6.86%)

In 2021, 79% of workers in Warren County, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.73%) and those who carpooled to work (6.86%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

34.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Warren County, NJ have a longer commute time (34.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 5.53% of the workforce in Warren County, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Warren County, NJ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Warren County, NJ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Warren County, NJ have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 14.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Warren County, NJ. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.05%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

7.79% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Warren County, NJ (8.39k out of 108k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Warren County, NJ is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 8.9% of the children was living in poverty in Warren County, NJ. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.5%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 70.8 in Warren County, NJ. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 38.8 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

94.3% of the population of Warren County, NJ has health coverage, with 57.8% on employee plans, 10.8% on Medicaid, 14.4% on Medicare, 10.7% on non-group plans, and 0.576% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Warren County, NJ see 1619 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.57% decrease from the previous year (1679 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1337 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 435 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,619 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Warren County, NJ

Primary care physicians in Warren County, NJ see an average of 1,619 patients per year. This represents a 3.57% decrease from the previous year (1,679 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Warren County, NJ in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21% under 18 years, 18.4% between 18 and 34 years, 42.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.69%

Uninsured

57.8%

Employer Coverage

10.8%

Medicaid

14.4%

Medicare

10.7%

Non-Group

0.576%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Warren County, NJ declined by 0.278% from 5.7% to 5.69%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Warren County, NJ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 30.1 in Warren County, NJ.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Warren County, NJ.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 31.8% in Warren County, NJ.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Warren County, NJ.

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