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Rahway, NJ is a small city located in the state of New Jersey with 29,582 people. The US population density is 93 people per square mile but Rahway has 7,657 people per square mile, showing that it is much more densely populated than the average. Rahway offers many amenities to its citizens such as local businesses like Kury's Bakery, Nicole's Hair Salon and Spa, and Allison's Pizza. There are also plenty of year-round outdoor activities for locals to enjoy such as hiking at Rahway River Park or fishing at Roosevelt Park. Other organizations in the area include the Union County Performing Arts Center and Rahway Public Library. Those looking to get involved in sports can join in on local sporting events like the annual Rahway 5K Run or Annual Turkey Bowl Flag Football game. With so many things to do and see, Rahway is an ideal destination for many looking for a fun place to live or visit!

The population in Rahway is 29,582. There are 7,593 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Rahway is 39.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Rahway is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Rahway
- 43.9% are married
- 10.8% are divorced
- 29.1% are married with children
- 22.4% have children, but are single
Race in Rahway

- 33.4% are White
- 27.4% are Black
- 3.6% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.7% claim Other
- 32.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

   Estimated Total Population by Age

  PeopleRahway, New JerseyUnited States
  29,582.0329,725,481.0
  50.8%50.5%
  49.2%49.5%
  39.538.4
 
  29,691.0326,569,308.0
  27,359.0309,327,143.0
  26,500.0285,036,114.0
  25,325.0251,960,433.0
  12.6%15.6%
  17.8%30.8%
 
  7592.993.4
  3.8963531905.423
  0.145264836.791
 
  34.3%59.4%
  30.7%12.2%
  6.5%5.6%
  0.0%0.6%
  0.0%0.2%
  1.0%0.4%
  3.6%3.2%
  23.9%18.4%
 
  43.9%49.8%
  42.0%48.0%
  1.8%1.8%
  56.1%50.2%
  40.1%33.8%
  10.5%10.8%
  5.5%5.6%
 
  2.422.6
  12,158.0124,010,992.0
  7,914.080,755,759.0
  27.6%30.5%
  33.1%42.9%
  4,244.043,255,233.0
  18.1%15.8%
  21.2%10.8%
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Over 14 years ago

easy access to the city via 2 nj transit train  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have lived here for five years and commuted into NYC at least once a week. Rahway is a good town for young professionals who work in NYC. There are two train lines  More

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