Carteret, New Jersey
Carteret: Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
About
Carteret is a city located in the county of Middlesex in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 22,844 and a population density of 1,776 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 23,383 inhabitants.
The city was created 119 years ago in 1906.
Quick Facts about Carteret
| Population : | 23,383 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Middlesex County |
| Postal code : | 07008 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 732 |
| Area : | 12.86 km2 |
| Named for : | George Carteret, George Carteret |
| Altitude : | 13 feet / 4 meters |
| Establishment : | April 04, 1906 (119 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 04:41:46 (21st June 2025) |
| Density : | 1,818 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 2.31% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Carteret is located at 40°34'38"N 74°13'42"W (40.5773300, -74.2282000). It has 2 neighbors: Linden and Staten Island.
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- Official Website
Official website of Carteret
Carteret has 2 neighbours.
- Linden A city in Union County, New Jersey. It is located in the northeastern part of the state. Linden is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Linden Historical Society and the Linden Arts Council.
- Staten Island The fifth most populous borough of New York City. It is located on the southern tip of the island of Manhattan. Staten Island is known for its ferry service to Manhattan, its green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Staten Island Zoo and the Staten Island Museum.
Demographics
The population of Carteret increased by 2.31% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 22,844 | - | census |
| 2011 | 23,595 | 3.18% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 23,714 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 23,691 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 23,719 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 23,702 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 23,629 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 23,615 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 23,527 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 23,408 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 23,383 | -0.11% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 6,918 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 6,925 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -0.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 6,634 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 6,929 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 28.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 55.3% |
| White only, percent : | 16.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 80.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 0.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 16.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 439 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 61.9% |
Carteret zip code is 07008.
County name: Middlesex, County
fips: 34023
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 61.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $127,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,361 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $522 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $925 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,441 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.70 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 83.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 0.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 91.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 907 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 26,479 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 11,425 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $1,651 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $58,029 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,127 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 14.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 393 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 207 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 180 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 327 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 59 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 65 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 324 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,675.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.59 |
People born in Carteret (4)
People born in Carteret, including bicycle racer Jonathan Erdelyi, imposter Joseph A. Cafasso, basketball player Keith Hughes, .
List
- Jim Babjak (American guitarist and banker) he was born in 17/11/1957
Schools in Carteret
College & universities near Carteret, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 195784 | St Paul's School of Nursing-Staten Island | Staten Island (NY) | 10311 |
Stations (21)
Amtrak & bus stations near Carteret, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
| NBK | New Brunswick station | French and Albany Streets | RAIL |
| NYP | Pennsylvania Station | 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Carteret
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Carter Post Office | Carteret (NJ) | 07008 |
Other cities in Middlesex County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Middlesex County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge | 99,430 | Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States |
| Edison | 98,721 | Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States |
| Menlo Park | 97,687 | Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States |
| Old Bridge | 65,414 | Census-designated place in Old Bridge Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey |
| Piscataway | 57,164 | Township in New Jersey, United States |
| New Brunswick | 56,182 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey. |
| Perth Amboy | 51,309 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey. |
| East Brunswick | 48,309 | Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey |
| Sayreville | 43,855 | A borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey. |
| Sayreville Junction | 42,890 | A census-designated place in Middlesex County, New Jersey. |
| South Plainfield | 23,965 | Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey |
| South Old Bridge | 23,233 | City in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States of America |
| Plainsboro | 22,709 | Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey |
| Morristown | 19,229 | Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA |
| Iselin | 18,695 | Unincorporated community in New Jersey, United States |
| Avenel | 17,011 | Town in New Jersey, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Carteret distances to largest New Jersey cities
