South River, NJ is a vibrant community located in Middlesex County with a population of 16,087 people. With a population density of 5,610 people per square mile, it’s significantly more dense than the US average of 93 people per square mile. The town features a variety of local businesses, such as The Village Pub for delicious food and drinks, K & R Custom Cabinets for all your remodeling needs, and Farrell Funeral Home for funeral services. There are also plenty of year-round outdoor activities like fishing at East Valley Brook Park or the South River Greenway Trail; swimming at Berman Swimming Pool; and hiking at Cheesequake State Park. South River has many organizations that support the community such as the South River Historical & Preservation Society which preserves its heritage and culture; The South River Food Pantry which helps to feed those in need; and The South River Business Association which works to bring new businesses into the area. Lastly, there are also various sporting events hosted in town like baseball leagues at Baird Park or soccer tournaments at Kennedy Park.
The population in South River is 16,087. There are 5,776 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in South River is 37.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in South River is 3.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in South River
- 52.3% are married
- 8.0% are divorced
- 35.7% are married with children
- 21.0% have children, but are single
Race in South River
- 62.4% are White
- 6.0% are Black
- 4.0% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.5% claim Other
- 24.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.3% Two or more races
- 0.5% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander