Metuchen, NJ Employment

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107%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
146%
Household income NAT. AVG.
32%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexMetuchenNew JerseyNational
Income per capita$61,819$37,538$29,829
Median household income$136,067$73,702$55,322
Median income owner occupied$154,205$97,281$70,586
Median income renter occupied$72,025$42,169$35,192
Median earnings male$90,839$47,369$36,919
Median earnings female$53,036$32,116$26,250
Unemployment rate3.2%5.2%4.7%
Poverty level3.3%10.9%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Metuchen is 107% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Metuchen is 146% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Metuchen is 32% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Metuchen is 78% lower than the national average

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      $90,702 $136,067 $272,134
      City
      $49,129 $73,702 $147,404
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      Metuchen median earnings by income bracket

      Metuchen employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry4.0%4.0%
      Manufacturing sector8.3%8.3%
      Financial & insurance services10.4%10.4%
      Wholesale & retail services11.2%11.2%
      Public administration4.5%4.5%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities6.0%6.0%
      Education, health & social services16.4%16.4%
      Other34.0%34.0%

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      Metuchen, NJ14,289$136,067146.0%

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      Source: The Metuchen, NJ employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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