Middlesex County, NJ

County in New Jersey, Northeast · ranked on 42 metrics

Rank among US counties

Middlesex County, NJ is a county in New Jersey with a population of 885,050 (71st of 3,094). It ranks best for Median Household Income (85th of 3,093), Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (126th of 3,094), Median Income (85th of 2,000). It ranks lowest for Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More) (2,921st of 3,092), Average Commute (Minutes) (2,737th of 3,094).

Population
885.1K
71st highest of 3,094
Density
2,864.2
43rd highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
2.76%
1,134th highest of 3,094
Area
309
2,744th highest of 3,094
Region
Northeast
New Jersey

Strengths and weak spotsPercentileWhere a place sits among all places, from 0 to 100. 100 is the best, 50 is the middle, 0 is the worst.More in the glossary →

Percentile on 21 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Adults with Depression (%)13.0%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    2nd of 2,916
  2. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)14.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 36th of 2,916
  3. Median Household Income$111,549
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    85th of 3,093
  4. Adults Who Smoke (%)10.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 87th of 2,916
  5. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)94.3%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    126th of 3,094
  6. Median Income$111,549
    Poorest Counties
    85th of 2,000
  7. Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (%)45.6%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    162nd of 3,094
  8. Adults with Obesity (%)29.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 179th of 2,916
  9. Poverty Rate (%)8.59%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    484th of 3,094
  10. Adults in Fair or Poor Health (%)16.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 495th of 2,916

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Median Rent (Monthly; $3,501 Means $3,500 or More)$1,871
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    3,014th of 3,090
  2. Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More)$462,900
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,921st of 3,092
  3. Average Commute (Minutes)31.2
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,737th of 3,094
  4. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)39.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 2,078th of 3,094
  5. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)11.2%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,676th of 2,916
  6. Heating Degree Days per Year4,909
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    tied 1,580th of 3,050
  7. Cooling Degree Days per Year979
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    1,336th of 3,050
  8. Adults with Diabetes (%)10.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,202nd of 2,916
  9. Adults with No Leisure-Time Exercise (%)24.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,034th of 2,916
  10. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)77.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 713th of 2,916

Profile by category

Average percentile per category, from the median line. Select a category to list its metrics.

Strongest category Health (75), weakest Economics (61). Select a category to list its metrics.

Notable facts

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 16 widely reported measures from 6 categories, leaving out size and totals

  1. Clermont County, OH87% similar
    Compared on 12 of 16
  2. Richmond County, NY86% similar
    Compared on 15 of 16
  3. Prince William County, VA85% similar
  4. Licking County, OH84% similar
    Compared on 12 of 16
  5. Cecil County, MD84% similar
    Compared on 14 of 16

Quick answers

What is the population of Middlesex County, NJ?
Middlesex County, NJ has a population of 885,050, 71st among 3,094 US counties.
What does Middlesex County, NJ rank best at?
Among US counties, Middlesex County, NJ ranks best for Median Household Income (85th of 3,093); Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (126th of 3,094); Median Income (85th of 2,000).
Where does Middlesex County, NJ rank worst?
Middlesex County, NJ ranks lowest for Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More) (2,921st of 3,092); Average Commute (Minutes) (2,737th of 3,094).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Middlesex County, NJ?
Rankodex ranks Middlesex County, NJ on 42 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

42 metrics with a value for this place, in 11 topics