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Somerset, NJ vs Branchburg, NJ

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- Branchburg is 0% more densely populated than Somerset.
- People are 20.6% more likely to be married in Branchburg.
- The Median Age is 7.6 years older in Branchburg.
 Somerset, NJBranchburg, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock14,859329,725,481
 Female Population51.0%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock47.838.4
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 Population - 201022,385  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock14,566285,036,114
 Population - 199022,070  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-0.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now12.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock741.393.4
 Land Area6.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Somerset, NJBranchburg, NJUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.3%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock5.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock9.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5414.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock11.9%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Somerset, NJBranchburg, NJUnited States
 White32.3%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock4.1%12.2%
 Asian21.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock5.0%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Somerset, NJBranchburg, NJUnited States
 Married Population48.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock58.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock41.1%50.2%
 Never Married36.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock7.2%10.8%
 Widowed6.7%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.632.60
 Households9,838  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,12380,755,759
     Married couple, w/children35.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock49.2%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,847  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock6.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.5%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Somerset    7 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

I am moving to Somerset. I have heard that Cost of living to too high in somerset. I am getting a pay Of $72,800.00 per year. Can I survive with this pay. I am moving  More

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Over 13 years ago

best plce for 55+  More

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Over 18 years ago

Very nice place to live. Very  More

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Reviews for Branchburg    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Although Branchburg is a nice blend of city and countryside, it is quite expensive. A typical 4 bedroom home is over $400,000 and comes with an annual property tax bill  More

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