Demographics & People — Basking Ridge, New Jersey
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 7,882 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~8,000 |
| Median Age | 46.7 |
| Total Households | 2,899 |
| Family Households | 2,079 |
| Average Household Size | 2.71 |
| Diversity Index | 0.2508 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,638 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Asian | 643 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 418 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Irish | 1,821 |
| Italian | 1,642 |
| German | 1,546 |
| Other groups | 1,279 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,011 |
| English | 968 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 462 |
| Norwegian | 340 |
| Scottish | 311 |
| Polish | 297 |
Language
| English Only | 6,597 |
| Spanish | 198 |
| Population 5+ | 7,641 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 403 |
| Population 18+ | 6,046 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 28.7 minutes |
| Work from Home | 23.6% |
| 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 Basking Ridge, New Jersey.