What is the population of Port Reading, New Jersey?

Port Reading has a population of approximately 3,511 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Port Reading, New Jersey located?

Port Reading is located in New Jersey, United States, at approximate coordinates 40.5674°, -74.2449°.

What is the median household income in Port Reading?

The median household income in Port Reading is approximately $134,479 based on the most recent open data.

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Port Reading

Total population

3,511

Median home value

$435,600

31.1%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$134,479

Port Reading$134k

National$74k

Elevation4 m

Land area7.51 km²

Weather57°F · Light Rain Likely

Coordinates40.57°, -74.24°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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Active weather alerts

Coastal Flood Warning · Severe
Coastal Flood Warning issued September 25 at 2:34PM EDT until September 27 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Wind Advisory · Moderate
Wind Advisory issued September 25 at 2:22PM EDT until September 27 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Source: NOAA National Weather Service.

City facts

Elevation

4 m

Area

7.51 km²

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Port Reading is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Woodbridge Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 3,921.

History & geography

History

Port Reading was built in the late 19th century by the Reading Railroad of Pennsylvania to serve their shipping needs, especially coal from the Pennsylvania anthracite coal fields. In 1892 Port Reading was connected to the Reading Railroad system via a new branch line from Port Reading Junction near Bound Brook, New Jersey, known as the Port Reading Secondary. The Port Reading Refinery was located in the district.

Geography

Port Reading is in northeastern Middlesex County, in the northeast part of Woodbridge Township. It is bordered to the north and east by the borough of Carteret, to the northwest by Avenel within Woodbridge Township, to west by Woodbridge proper, and to the south by Sewaren, also within Woodbridge Township. It is bordered to the southeast by the tidal Arthur Kill, across which is Staten Island, New York. The New Jersey Turnpike passes through Port Reading, with the closest access being Exit 12 in Carteret. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Port Reading has an area of , including of land and of water (10.26%) lying within the Arthur Kill.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

41.1

Median home value

$435,600

Housing units

1,150

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

5.6%

Race & ethnicity

White

41.5%

Black

10.3%

Asian

7.9%

Hispanic

40.6%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

40.5674

Longitude

-74.2449

Water area

0.23 mi²

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Tonight

57°F

Light Rain Likely

Saturday

63°F

Light Rain

Saturday Night

58°F

Rain

Sunday

66°F

Rain

Sunday Night

61°F

Rain

Monday

68°F

Light Rain Likely then Rain Showers Likely

Forecast for Port Reading, NJ from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

29.5%

Diabetes

9.1%

Adult obesity

31.3%

Binge drinking

17.6%

Adult smoking

10.4%

No leisure activity

23.3%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)

1,641,949

Distinct species (top 10)

Most-observed species

American Robin
Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
48,211
European Starling
Sturnus vulgaris Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
47,086
Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
46,848
House Sparrow
Passer domesticus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
46,669
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
45,609
Canada Goose (canadensis Group)
Branta canadensis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
41,961
Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
39,129
Song Sparrow
Melospiza melodia (A.Wilson, 1810) · Aves
38,412

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

John P. Stevens High School
High · EDISON · 2,680 students · 16:1 ratio
Perth Amboy High School
High · PERTH AMBOY · 2,658 students · 14.2:1 ratio
Edison High School
High · EDISON · 2,280 students · 14.3:1 ratio
Sayreville War Memorial High School
High · PARLIN · 1,750 students · 13:1 ratio
Woodbridge High School
High · WOODBRIDGE · 1,558 students · 11.9:1 ratio
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School
High · ISELIN · 1,371 students · 12:1 ratio
Colonia High School
High · COLONIA · 1,356 students · 11.1:1 ratio
Sayreville Middle School
Middle · PARLIN · 1,349 students · 11.1:1 ratio