Watchung, NJ is a vibrant and diverse community located in Somerset County, New Jersey. With a population of 6,483 people this small town boasts a population density of 999 people per square mile – almost double the US Population Density of 93 people per square mile. Local businesses in Watchung include a farmers market, several restaurants and craft stores as well as an ice cream shop. Year-round outdoor activities range from hiking and biking to kayaking and fishing. Other organizations in the area include the Watchung Arts Center which offers an array of art classes and events, and the local library where residents can access books and other media resources. Additionally, Watchung hosts several different sporting events throughout the year such as basketball games at the high school gymnasium or tennis tournaments at one of the local parks.
The population in Watchung is 6,483. There are 1,078 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Watchung is 45.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Watchung is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Watchung
- 56.0% are married
- 4.0% are divorced
- 34.8% are married with children
- 3.7% have children, but are single
Race in Watchung
- 69.9% are White
- 1.0% are Black
- 14.9% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.4% claim Other
- 13.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander