Somerset County
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TOTAL POPULATION
Source: American Community Survey, 2020
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LABOR FORCE
Source: American Community Survey, 2020
ABOUT SOMERSET COUNTY
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.
Key Industries
Life Sciences
Professional Services
Advanced Manufacturing
LARGEST MUNICIPALITIES
| 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
MAJOR PRIVATE SECTOR EMPLOYERS
| wdt_ID | Company | Industry |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bausch & Lomb Inc. | Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing |
| 2 | Bloomberg LP | News Syndicates |
| 3 | Brother International Corp | Office Equipment Wholesalers |
| 4 | Conva Tec Inc. | Medical Instrument Manufacturing |
| 5 | Daiichi Sankyo Inc. | Pharmaceuticals |
| 6 | Ethicon Us LLC | Biological Product Manufacturing |
| 7 | Everest Re Group LTD | Insurance Agencies |
| 8 | Federal Insurance Co | Direct Property Insurance Carriers |
| 9 | Ferreira Construction Co | Highway Construction |
| 10 | iconectiv | Communications |
Source: Somerset County Community
Economic and Demographic Profile 2017
ETHNICITY/RACE
| 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
AGE (POPULATION)
| 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
EDUCATION ATTAINMENT
| 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
INSTITUTES OF HIGHER EDUCATION
| wdt_ID | Institute | Type | Undergrad | Graduate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raritan Valley CC | 2 Yr | 8,200 | N/A |
Source: Somerset County
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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 | 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 |
MILEAGE TO PORTS
| wdt_ID | PORT | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Port Newark-Elizabeth | 36 |
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 | 50.7 cents per gallon |
*Corporate Income Tax will decrease to 9% in 2022.
Source: Tax Foundation 2021
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