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Compare Carteret to Lakewood
This post compares Carteret, New Jersey to Lakewood, New Jersey across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Carteret (borough) | Lakewood (CDP) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,040 | 55,135 |
| Income (median) | $50,722 | $36,306 |
| Home Value (median) | $267,500 | $425,700 |
| White | 53% | 91% |
| Black | 15% | 2% |
| Asian | 23% | 0% |
| With Kids | 39% | 69% |
| Age (median) | 36 | 17 |
| Rentals | 42% | 65% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Carteret or Lakewood?
A: Carteret has a much smaller population count than Lakewood: 24040 compared with 55135 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Carteret or in Lakewood?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Carteret.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Carteret or Lakewood?
A: Homes tend to be less expensive in Carteret.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Lakewood does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 42% for Carteret versus 65% for Lakewood.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Carteret may include: Bergenfield, Sayreville, and North-Plainfield.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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