Source: American Community Survey, 2020
Source: American Community Survey, 2020
Located in the heart of Central New Jersey, Somerset County’s deep talent pool supports some of the world’s most successful companies. We’re home to the world’s largest production line of fruit snacks, the largest global PCR manufacturing operation globally, and the first standalone business 100% dedicated to consumer health. Our workforce is the reason companies choose to base their operations here. We’re a talent hotspot for Data Scientists and relative to our population, we exceed the national average for Chemical Engineers, Biological Technicians, Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Industrial Engineers. Our talent pipeline is fueled by Raritan Valley Community College, ranked #1 for Career Training in New Jersey, and we’re mere minutes from Princeton and Rutgers Universities.
Employees are drawn to our innovative companies and diverse industries, and they stay for exceptional quality of life and proximity to New York and Philadelphia. Our Blue Ribbon schools consistently rank among the best in the nation. We’re home to the New York Yankees Double-A affiliate, the Somerset Patriots, the U.S. Golf Association Museum, award-winning county parks, local farms, and craft beverage makers, and lots of outdoor recreation such as hiking, biking, fishing, and birdwatching.
Life Sciences
Professional Services
Advanced Manufacturing
wdt_ID | Municipality | Population |
---|---|---|
1 | Franklin Twp | 68,428 |
2 | Bridgewater Twp | 46,350 |
3 | Hillsborough Twp | 42,986 |
4 | Bernards Twp | 27,747 |
5 | Montgomery Twp | 23,502 |
6 | North Plainfield | 22,497 |
Source: US Census Bureau 2021
wdt_ID | Company | Industry |
---|---|---|
1 | Daiichi Sankyo | Life Sciences |
2 | Verizon | Technology |
3 | Pfizer | Life Sciences |
4 | AT&T | Technology |
5 | Syneos Health | Pharmaceuticals |
6 | Catalent | Pharmaceuticals |
7 | Morgan Stanley | Financial Services |
8 | Shi International Corp | Technology |
9 | Haleon | Healthcare |
10 | Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | Pharmaceuticals |
Source: Zoominfo and Dunn & Bradstreet. 2023
wdt_ID | Ethnicity | Percentage |
---|---|---|
1 | White | 64 |
2 | Black | 10 |
3 | Hispanic (of all races) | 15 |
4 | Asian | 18 |
5 | Other | 4 |
Source: JobsEQ, American Community Survey, 2016- 2020
wdt_ID | Age | Percentage |
---|---|---|
1 | Under 18 | 22 |
2 | 18-24 | 8 |
3 | 25-54 | 39 |
4 | 55-64 | 15 |
5 | 65+ | 16 |
Source: JobsEQ, American Community Survey, 2016- 2020
wdt_ID | DEGREE | PERCENTAGE |
---|---|---|
2 | H.S. Diploma or Higher | 95 |
4 | Associates Degree | 7 |
5 | Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 59 |
6 | Post-graduate studies | 26 |
Source: JobsEQ, American Community Survey, 2016-2020
wdt_ID | Institute | Type | Undergrad | Graduate |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Raritan Valley CC | 2 Yr | 9,385 | N/A |
Source: Somerset County
Source: JobsEQ, American Community Survey 2016-2020
Source: NJ Transit
wdt_ID | Airport | Miles |
---|---|---|
1 | Newark International Airport | 28 |
2 | John F. Kennedy International Airport | 59 |
3 | LaGuardia Airport | 62 |
4 | Philadelphia International Airport | 73 |
5 | Trenton-Mercer Airport | 29 |
6 | Atlantic City International Airport | 108 |
7 | Teterboro Airport | 48 |
wdt_ID | PORT | Miles |
---|---|---|
1 | Port Newark-Elizabeth | 36 |
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 |
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