Carteret, New Jersey

Population Data for Carteret, NJ:

Population – 20709
Male – 48.53 %
Female – 51.47 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 68.76 %
Hispanic – 23.37 %
African American – 9.54 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.24 %
Asian – 8.32 %

Geographic Data for Carteret, New Jersey:

Population Density – 4,679.73 per sq. mi
Elevation – 80 ft.
Time Zone – Eastern (GMT -5)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Carteret:

In Elementary School – 2,512 (45.63 %)
In High School – 1,185 (21.53 %)
In College – 1,130 (20.53 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 1,259 (9.16 %)
Associate’s Degree – 670 (4.87 %)
Some College, No Degree – 2,222 (16.17 %)
High School Graduate – 5,648 (41.09 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 1,284 (9.34 %)

Employment and Household Data for Carteret, NJ:

Percentage of People Employed – 56.43 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 5.85 %
Unemployment Level – 9.39 %

Median Household Income – $47,148.00
Average Household Size – 2.88

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 35.08 %
2 Vehicles – 31.99 %
3 or more Vehicles – 14.97 %

Average Cost to Rent in Carteret - $741 per month