Metuchen, NJ Demographics

A map of Metuchen's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	8,892	9,259	58.7%	61.5%
Asian	2,706	2,825	17.9%	18.8%
Multiracial	1,429	709	9.4%	4.7%
Hispanic	1,276	1,510	8.4%	10.0%
Black	715	645	4.7%	4.3%
Native American/Other	126	101	0.8%	0.7%

Metuchen, New Jersey has an estimated population of 15,144, a less than 1% change from the 15,049 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.7% White, 17.9% Asian, 9.4% Multiracial, 8.4% Hispanic, 4.7% Black, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Metuchen, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Metuchen has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Jersey overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Metuchen, that probability was 57.2% in 2020 and 60.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Metuchen is ranked the 79th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Metuchen was ranked the 79th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Metuchen's White Population

8,892 residents of Metuchen, or 58.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Metuchen is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Metuchen ranks 490th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metuchen's White population has declined by an estimated 4.0%. White residents' share of Metuchen's population has decreased from 61.5% to 58.7%.

Metuchen is more White than neighboring Menlo Park Terrace (26.9% White), Fords (42% White), Iselin (23.1% White), South Plainfield (47.9% White), and Keasbey (15.1% White).

Metuchen's Black Population

715 residents of Metuchen, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Metuchen is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Metuchen ranks 271st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metuchen's Black population has grown by an estimated 10.9%. Black residents' share of Metuchen's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.7%.

Metuchen is less Black than neighboring Menlo Park Terrace (13.1% Black), Fords (13.5% Black), Iselin (10.8% Black), South Plainfield (9.7% Black), and Keasbey (7.7% Black).

Metuchen's Asian Population

2,706 residents of Metuchen, or 17.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Metuchen is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Metuchen ranks 75th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metuchen's Asian population has declined by an estimated 4.2%. Asian residents' share of Metuchen's population has decreased from 18.8% to 17.9%.

Metuchen is more Asian than neighboring Fords (16.8% Asian), and Keasbey (7.1% Asian). Metuchen is less Asian than neighboring Menlo Park Terrace (31.1% Asian), Iselin (48.3% Asian), and South Plainfield (21.3% Asian).

Metuchen's Hispanic Population

1,276 residents of Metuchen, or 8.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Metuchen is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Metuchen ranks 324th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metuchen's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 15.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Metuchen's population has decreased from 10.0% to 8.4%.

Metuchen is less Hispanic than neighboring Menlo Park Terrace (22% Hispanic), Fords (24% Hispanic), Iselin (14.8% Hispanic), South Plainfield (17% Hispanic), and Keasbey (66.7% Hispanic).

Metuchen's Native American/Other Population

126 residents of Metuchen, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Metuchen is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Metuchen ranks 273rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metuchen's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 24.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Metuchen's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Metuchen is more Native American/Other than neighboring Keasbey (0% Native American/Other). Metuchen is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fords (1% Native American/Other), and South Plainfield (1% Native American/Other).

Metuchen's Multiracial Population

1,429 residents of Metuchen, or 9.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Metuchen is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Metuchen ranks 88th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metuchen's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 101.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Metuchen's population has increased from 4.7% to 9.4%.

Metuchen is more Multiracial than neighboring Menlo Park Terrace (6.2% Multiracial), Fords (2.7% Multiracial), Iselin (2.2% Multiracial), South Plainfield (3.1% Multiracial), and Keasbey (3.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.