Watchung, NJ Profile
Watchung, NJ, population 6,512, is located
in New Jersey's Somerset county,
about 12.7 miles from Elizabeth and 16.1 miles from Newark.
Through the 90's Watchung's population has grown by about 10%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Watchung has grown by about 10%. Since 2005 Watchung's population has grown by about 11%.
Watchung's property crime levels tend to be much higher than
New Jersey's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Watchung tend to be much lower than New Jersey's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 49% |
| Females | 51% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 84% |
| African American | 3% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 10% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 3% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 9.99% | | Over 60: | 9.99% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 5,610 | N/A |
| 2001 | 4,892 | -9.99% |
| 2002 | 5,104 | 4.33% |
| 2003 | 5,805 | 9.99% |
| 2004 | 5,816 | 0.19% |
| 2005 | 5,868 | 0.89% |
| 2006 | 5,895 | 0.46% |
| 2007 | 6,450 | 9.41% |
| 2008 | 6,472 | 0.34% |
| 2009 | 6,512 | 0.62% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $101,944 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 124 |
| 2002 | 140 |
| 2003 | 151 |
| 2004 | 52 |
| 2005 | 121 |
| 2006 | 97 |
| 2007 | 80 |
| 2008 | 89 |
| 2009 | 45 |
| 2010 | 59 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 |
0 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| 2003 |
0 | 0 | 6 | 3 |
| 2004 |
0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 |
0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2006 |
0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 2007 |
0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 2008 |
0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 |
0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2010 |
0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 4,611 |
| 2002 | 5,671 |
| 2003 | 5,399 |
| 2004 | 6,213 |
| 2005 | 7,342 |
| 2006 | 5,036 |
| 2007 | 4,604 |
| 2008 | 5,010 |
| 2009 | 5,089 |
| 2010 | 4,932 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
36 |
210 |
15 |
| 2002 |
22 |
288 |
15 |
| 2003 |
40 |
253 |
28 |
| 2004 |
21 |
322 |
16 |
| 2005 |
9 |
400 |
17 |
| 2006 |
13 |
284 |
14 |
| 2007 |
15 |
266 |
7 |
| 2008 |
21 |
310 |
6 |
| 2009 |
13 |
327 |
2 |
| 2010 |
21 |
309 |
3 |
Location
| Elevation | 181 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 6 Square Miles |
