Population 11,361 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Cranbury
Household size in Cranbury
| Period | Cranbury | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.68 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.68 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.64 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.60 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
At 2.60 people per household, Cranbury sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is smaller than in New Jersey as a whole, where it has 2.76 people. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.68, as it has nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Cranbury
| Period | Cranbury | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.6 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.2 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.1 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 51.5 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.9 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Cranbury skews older: half of its residents are older than 51.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 44.6, in line with the national trend. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only 14 are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Cranbury
| Period | Cranbury | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Cranbury: 5.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.7 points, as it has nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Cranbury
Renters in Cranbury
| Period | Cranbury | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.4% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.1% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.0% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 30.9% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Cranbury own their homes; 30.9% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Just over four in ten owners (41.6%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the southwest; owners are most common in the northwest. The renter share has risen 5.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Cranbury
| Period | Cranbury | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.8% of homes in Cranbury are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 1.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Cranbury
| Period | Cranbury | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Cranbury is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1986, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1978 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the south.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Cranbury
| Period | Cranbury | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,199 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,185 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,462 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,801 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$602 | +$651 | +$606 |
The median renter in Cranbury pays $1,801 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in New Jersey overall ($1,896). Rent has climbed $602 a month since 2006–10, up 50%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.2% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Cranbury
Bachelor's degrees in Cranbury
| Period | Cranbury | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.9% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 55.0% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 61.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 59.9% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Cranbury is highly educated: about six in ten adults 25 and older (59.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 7.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Cranbury
| Period | Cranbury | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.5% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.9% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.1% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.3% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Cranbury: 96.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 4.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Cranbury
| Period | Cranbury | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Cranbury runs below the national rate: 3.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 2.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Cranbury compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranbury | 2.60 | 51.5 | 5.6% | 30.9% | 3.8% | 1986 | $1,801 | 59.9% | 96.3% | 3.5% |
| Hightstown | 2.68 | 41.1 | 8.3% | 34.8% | 4.5% | 1973 | $1,726 | 43.8% | 90.2% | 5.0% |
| Princeton Meadows | 2.49 | 35.9 | 6.3% | 69.3% | 2.8% | 1985 | $2,022 | 79.1% | 98.4% | 4.6% |
| East Windsor | 2.60 | 41.6 | 8.9% | 22.8% | 5.7% | 1977 | $1,888 | 45.9% | 95.3% | 2.9% |
| Plainsboro | 2.94 | 46.2 | 4.1% | 18.9% | 4.1% | 1992 | $2,229 | 84.5% | 97.0% | 2.3% |
| Clearbrook Park | 1.37 | 73.0 | 0.7% | 8.8% | 7.2% | 1979 | $1,745 | 30.5% | 96.2% | 19.2% |
| Princeton Junction | 2.79 | 46.9 | 4.2% | 25.3% | 3.2% | 1987 | $2,515 | 84.4% | 98.3% | 3.1% |
| Twin Rivers | 2.81 | 39.8 | 1.7% | 17.5% | 2.4% | 2012 | $2,021 | 77.4% | 95.1% | 7.0% |
| Windsor | 2.61 | 54.1 | 3.2% | 22.0% | 3.6% | 1976 | $1,865 | 48.0% | 96.1% | 0.0% |
| Concordia | 1.53 | 73.4 | 1.6% | 20.6% | 7.4% | 1989 | $2,021 | 35.9% | 93.4% | 7.7% |
| Penns Neck | 2.71 | 33.6 | 21.5% | 52.8% | 6.7% | 2002 | $2,207 | 81.7% | 95.8% | 7.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Cranbury. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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