Sayreville, New Jersey
Sayreville: A borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
About
Sayreville is a city located in the county of Middlesex in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 42,704 and a population density of 882 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 43,855 inhabitants.
The city was created 150 years ago in 1876.
Quick Facts about Sayreville
| Population | 43,855 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Jersey (United States) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Phone Area Codes | 732 |
| Area | 48.44 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.4593,-74.3610 |
| Altitude | 23 feet / 7 meters |
| Establishment | April 06, 1876 (150 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 05:14:51 (18th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 08872 |
| Density | 905 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 2.62% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 68℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Sayreville is located at 40°27'33"N 74°21'40"W (40.4592700, -74.3609800). It has 5 neighbors: East Brunswick, Edison, Perth Amboy, South Amboy and South River.
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Weather
Partly sunny, with a high near 68. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Sayreville increased by 2.62% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42,704 | - | census |
| 2011 | 43,069 | 0.85% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 43,289 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 43,602 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 43,953 | 0.8% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 44,138 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 44,320 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 44,523 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 44,373 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 44,173 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 43,855 | -0.73% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 13,561 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 16,152 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -16.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 14,490 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 15,205 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 8.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 29.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 13.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.7% |
| White only, percent : | 25.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 73.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 25.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 146 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 51.0% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 51.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $87,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,046 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $382 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $572 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,924 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.79 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 95.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 62.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 43.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 82.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 11.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.2% |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 768,550 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 452,407 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $30,253 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $26,965 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $21,709 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 36.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,496 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 847 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 384 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 383 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 980 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 182 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,091 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,232.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 12.34 |
Best Things to Do in Sayreville
1Julian L. Capik Nature Preserve
Cheesequake Rd, Sayreville, NJ 08872, United States View details
Phone: +17323907096 | Website available
2Sayreville Recreation Department
167 Main St, Sayreville, NJ 08872, United States View details
Phone: +17323907092 | Website available
3Bailey Park
S Minisink Ave, Sayreville, NJ 08872, United States View details
Where to Stay in Sayreville
1Knights Inn South Amboy
7089 NJ-35, Sayreville, NJ 08879, United States View details
Phone: +17325251770 | Website available
People born in Sayreville (9)
People born in Sayreville, including baseball player Kevin Mulvey, baseball player Bob Dustal, baseball player and manager Eddie Popowski, .
More notable people
- Rhonda L. Rompola (American basketball player-coach) she was born in 09/03/1960
- Patrick Crosby (American lacrosse player) he was born in 17/07/1985
- Kene Eze (US association football player) he was born in 21/01/1992
- Victoria Nowak (actress)
- Steve Rodriguez (American skateboarder) he was born in 01/01/1971
- Jehyve Floyd (American basketball player) he was born in 27/06/1997
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Sayreville, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 487852 | American Institute of Alternative Medicine | East Brunswick (NJ) | 08816 |
Nearby Transit Stations (24)
Rail and bus stations connected to Sayreville, NJ. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NBK | New Brunswick station | French and Albany Streets | RAIL |
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
| PJC | Princeton Junction station | 2 Wallace Road | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Sayreville.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Sayrevill Post Office | Sayreville (NJ) | 08872 |
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 Junction | 42,890 | A census-designated place in Middlesex County, New Jersey. |
| South Plainfield | 23,965 | Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey |
| Carteret | 23,383 | Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States |
| 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
Sayreville distances to largest New Jersey cities