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 120 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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.5773,-74.2282 |
| Named for | George Carteret, George Carteret |
| Altitude | 13 feet / 4 meters |
| Establishment | April 11, 1906 (120 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 05:56:53 (30th May 2026) |
| Density | 1,818 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 2.31% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 68℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Carteret Waterfront image
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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Weather
68°F
Mostly Sunny
15 to 18 mph N
Saturday
Mostly sunny. High near 68, with temperatures falling to around 66 in the afternoon. North wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
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 |
Best Things to Do in Carteret
1Carteret Waterfront Park
Rating: 4.6 (772)
200 Middlesex Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008, United States View details
Phone: +17325413885 | Website available
2Joseph Medwick Park
Rating: 4.4 (353)
Carteret, NJ 07008, United States View details
Phone: +17325418004
People born in Carteret (4)
People born in Carteret, including bicycle racer Jonathan Erdelyi, imposter Joseph A. Cafasso, basketball player Keith Hughes, .
More notable people
- Jim Babjak (American guitarist and banker) he was born in 17/11/1957
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Carteret, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 195784 | St Paul's School of Nursing-Staten Island | Staten Island (NY) | 10311 |
Nearby Transit Stations (21)
Rail and bus stations connected to Carteret, NJ. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to 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