Demographics & People — New Brunswick, New Jersey
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 55,744 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~57,800 |
| Median Age | 24.8 |
| Total Households | 15,905 |
| Family Households | 8,972 |
| Average Household Size | 3.02 |
| Diversity Index | 0.6496 (highly diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 20,790 |
| Black or African American | 7,309 |
| Asian | 4,798 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28,503 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 31,532 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 26,118 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 16,831 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 10,693 |
| Hispanic: Dominican (Dominican Republic) | 6,472 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 3,912 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 2,570 |
| Hispanic: Honduran | 2,428 |
| American | 2,298 |
| Italian | 1,377 |
Language
| English Only | 22,808 |
| Spanish | 24,615 |
| Population 5+ | 52,421 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 762 |
| Population 18+ | 44,142 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 11.0% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for New Brunswick, New Jersey.