Somerset, NJ Demographics

A map of Somerset's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	7,432	7,672	32.7%	33.4%
Black	6,384	6,285	28.1%	27.4%
Asian	5,249	4,680	23.1%	20.4%
Hispanic	2,644	3,349	11.6%	14.6%
Multiracial	885	766	3.9%	3.3%
Native American/Other	126	216	0.6%	0.9%

Somerset, New Jersey has an estimated population of 22,720, a slight decrease from the 22,968 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 32.7% White, 28.1% Black, 23.1% Asian, 11.6% Hispanic, 3.9% Multiracial, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Somerset, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Somerset is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Somerset, that probability was 75.0% in 2020 and 74.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Somerset is ranked the 46th 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). Somerset was ranked the 45th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Somerset's White Population

7,432 residents of Somerset, or 32.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Somerset is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Somerset ranks 631st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Somerset's White population has declined by an estimated 3.1%. White residents' share of Somerset's population has decreased from 33.4% to 32.7%.

Somerset is more White than neighboring Voorhees (1.3% White), and East Franklin (7.2% White). Somerset is less White than neighboring Clyde (68.2% White), Middlebush (43.9% White), and Rutgers University-Busch Campus (75.1% White).

Somerset's Black Population

6,384 residents of Somerset, or 28.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Somerset is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Somerset ranks 35th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Somerset's Black population has grown by an estimated 1.6%. Black residents' share of Somerset's population has increased from 27.4% to 28.1%.

Somerset is more Black than neighboring Middlebush (20.4% Black), and Rutgers University-Busch Campus (4% Black). Somerset is less Black than neighboring Clyde (31.8% Black), Voorhees (39.2% Black), and East Franklin (31.7% Black).

Somerset's Asian Population

5,249 residents of Somerset, or 23.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Somerset is considerably higher than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Somerset ranks 69th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Somerset's Asian population has grown by an estimated 12.2%. Asian residents' share of Somerset's population has increased from 20.4% to 23.1%.

Somerset is more Asian than neighboring Clyde (0% Asian), Voorhees (21.7% Asian), East Franklin (3.7% Asian), and Rutgers University-Busch Campus (9.9% Asian). Somerset is less Asian than neighboring Middlebush (23.8% Asian).

Somerset's Hispanic Population

2,644 residents of Somerset, or 11.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Somerset is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Somerset ranks 199th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Somerset's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 21.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Somerset's population has decreased from 14.6% to 11.6%.

Somerset is more Hispanic than neighboring Clyde (0% Hispanic), Middlebush (11% Hispanic), and Rutgers University-Busch Campus (9.2% Hispanic). Somerset is less Hispanic than neighboring Voorhees (37% Hispanic), and East Franklin (53.7% Hispanic).

Somerset's Native American/Other Population

126 residents of Somerset, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Somerset is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Somerset ranks 132nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Somerset's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 41.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Somerset's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Somerset is more Native American/Other than neighboring Clyde (0% Native American/Other), Voorhees (0% Native American/Other), Middlebush (0% Native American/Other), and Rutgers University-Busch Campus (0% Native American/Other). Somerset is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Franklin (2.6% Native American/Other).

Somerset's Multiracial Population

885 residents of Somerset, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Somerset is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Somerset ranks 307th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Somerset's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 15.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Somerset's population has increased from 3.3% to 3.9%.

Somerset is more Multiracial than neighboring Clyde (0% Multiracial), Voorhees (0.9% Multiracial), East Franklin (1.1% Multiracial), Middlebush (1% Multiracial), and Rutgers University-Busch Campus (1.8% 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.