Middlesex County
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Source: JobsEQ, American Community Survey 2016-2020
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Source: JobsEQ, American Community Survey 2016-2020
ABOUT MIDDLESEX COUNTY
Home to the State’s largest life sciences incubator and a USDA and FDA-certified food incubator, the businesses of tomorrow are choosing Middlesex County today. The bedrock of the life sciences, Middlesex County is the birthplace of life-saving technological advancements. World-renowned scientists develop cancer immunotherapies at the State’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. A food distribution hub for the Northeast, the County boasts millions of square feet of warehouse and cold storage space to bring Middlesex County products to market. And as a leading investor in autonomous technology, the County is creating a state-of-the-art living laboratory for smart mobility that will provide data to catalyze research and development in this emerging sector. Anticipating growth demands, the County was the first to launch SkillUp, a free online learning platform. Four colleges and universities, including the main campus of Rutgers – and an award-winning vocational school system further fuel the talent pipeline.
Key Industries
Life Sciences
Autonomous Technology
Food Innovation
LARGEST MUNICIPALITIES
| wdt_ID | Municipality | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edison | 107,626 |
| 2 | Woodbridge | 103,212 |
| 3 | Old Bridge | 67,284 |
| 4 | Piscataway | 61,042 |
| 5 | New Brunswick | 55,708 |
| 6 | Perth Amboy | 55,291 |
Source: US Census Bureau July 2021
MAJOR PRIVATE SECTOR EMPLOYERS
| wdt_ID | Company | Industry |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnson & Johnson | Life Sciences |
| 2 | Tata Consulting Services | Financial Services |
| 3 | SHI International | Technology |
| 4 | Withum | Technology |
| 5 | Tropical Cheese Industries, Inc | Food & Beverage |
| 6 | Bristol-Myers Squibb Company | Technology |
| 7 | Rutgers University- The State University of New Jersey | Higher Education |
| 8 | Hackensack Meridian Health | Healthcare |
| 9 | Ferring Pharmaceuticals | Life Sciences |
| 10 | Novo Nordisk | Life Sciences |
Source: Zoominfo and Dunn & Bradstreet. 2023
ETHNICITY/RACE
| wdt_ID | Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | White | 55 |
| 2 | Black | 10 |
| 3 | Hispanic (of all races) | 21 |
| 4 | Asian | 25 |
| 5 | Other | 5 |
Source: JobsEQ, American Community Survey 2016-2020
AGE (POPULATION)
| wdt_ID | Age | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Under 18 | 22 |
| 2 | 18-24 | 9 |
| 3 | 25-54 | 40 |
| 4 | 55-64 | 13 |
| 5 | 65+ | 15 |
Source: JobsEQ, American Community Survey 2016-2020
EDUCATION ATTAINMENT
| wdt_ID | DEGREE | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | H.S. Diploma or Higher | 92 |
| 4 | Associates Degree | 7 |
| 5 | Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 48 |
| 6 | Post-graduate studies | 19 |
Source: JobsEQ, American Community Survey 2016-2020
INSTITUTES OF HIGHER EDUCATION
| wdt_ID | Institute | Type | Undergrad | Graduate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | 4 Yr | 33,895 | 10011 |
| 2 | Middlesex County Community College | 2Yr | 9,477 | N/A |
| 3 | Chamberlain University | 4 Yr | 1,023 | N/A |
Source: Secretary of Higher Ed; DATAUSA (2020)
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Source: JobsEQ, American Community Survey 2016-2020
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Source: NJ Transit
MILEAGE TO AIRPORTS
| wdt_ID | Airport | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newark International Airport | 25 |
| 2 | John F. Kennedy International Airport | 49 |
| 3 | LaGuardia Airport | 49 |
| 4 | Philadelphia International Airport | 74 |
| 5 | Trenton-Mercer Airport | 30 |
| 6 | Atlantic City International Airport | 91 |
| 7 | Teterboro Airport | 40 |
MILEAGE TO PORTS
| wdt_ID | PORT | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Port Newark-Elizabeth | 31 |
TAXES
| wdt_ID | Tax | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corporate Income Tax (Single Sales Factor) | 6.5% to 11.5% (for incomes over $1M) |
| 2 | Personal Income Tax | 1.4% to 10.75% (for incomes over $1M) |
| 3 | Sales and Use Tax | 6.625% (3.3125% in UEZs) |
| 4 | Gross Receipts Tax | None |
| 5 | Franchise Tax | None |
| 6 | Personal Property Tax | None |
| 7 | Real Property Tax | No state property tax |
| 8 | Fuel Tax | 41.40 cents per gallon |
*Corporate Income Tax will decrease to 9% in 2022.
Source: Tax Foundation 2021
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