Middlesex, NJ Demographics

A map of Middlesex's Population by Race

Middlesex, New Jersey had a population of 14,636 in 2020. It was 56.9% White, 6.2% Black, 7.9% Asian, 25.6% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 2.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Middlesex, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Middlesex is the 86th most populous. 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).

Middlesex's White Population

8,331 residents of Middlesex identify as White, or 56.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Middlesex roughly similar to the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Middlesex is ranked #520 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Middlesex is more White than neighboring South Bound Brook (45.5% White), Bound Brook (30.4% White), Dunellen (44.4% White), Franklin Center (48.9% White), and Rutgers University-Busch Campus (24.3% White).

Middlesex's Black Population

902 residents of Middlesex identify as Black, or 6.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Middlesex slightly less than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Middlesex is ranked #201 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Middlesex is less Black than neighboring South Bound Brook (10.9% Black), Bound Brook (8.1% Black), Dunellen (8.8% Black), Franklin Center (12.7% Black), and Rutgers University-Busch Campus (7.3% Black).

Middlesex's Asian Population

1,159 residents of Middlesex identify as Asian, or 7.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Middlesex roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Middlesex is ranked #184 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Middlesex is more Asian than neighboring Bound Brook (4% Asian), and Dunellen (5.6% Asian). Middlesex is less Asian than neighboring South Bound Brook (8.1% Asian), Franklin Center (27.5% Asian), and Rutgers University-Busch Campus (54.1% Asian).

Middlesex's Hispanic Population

3,751 residents of Middlesex identify as Hispanic, or 25.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Middlesex roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Middlesex is ranked #87 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Middlesex is more Hispanic than neighboring Franklin Center (7.8% Hispanic), and Rutgers University-Busch Campus (9.2% Hispanic). Middlesex is less Hispanic than neighboring South Bound Brook (31.6% Hispanic), Bound Brook (53.2% Hispanic), and Dunellen (36.9% Hispanic).

Middlesex's Native American/Other Population

79 residents of Middlesex identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Middlesex roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New Jersey (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Middlesex is ranked #361 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Middlesex is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Bound Brook (0.9% Native American/Other), Bound Brook (1.9% Native American/Other), Dunellen (1.3% Native American/Other), and Rutgers University-Busch Campus (4.9% Native American/Other).

Middlesex's Multiracial Population

414 residents of Middlesex identify as Multiracial, or 2.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Middlesex roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Middlesex is ranked #430 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Middlesex is more Multiracial than neighboring Bound Brook (2.4% Multiracial), Franklin Center (2.6% Multiracial), and Rutgers University-Busch Campus (0.1% Multiracial). Middlesex is less Multiracial than neighboring South Bound Brook (3% Multiracial), and Dunellen (3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.