Bedminster township, New Jersey
Bedminster township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Bedminster township is a geographic entity located in Somerset County, New Jersey. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 8,285. The land area covers 26.12 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 8,285 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 49.1 yrs | ±3.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 4,158 | ±273 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 4,214 | ±274 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,158 | ±273 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 56 | ±37 |
| Median Home Value | $448,500 | ±$41,246 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,294 | ±$229 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $123,709 | ±$11,614 |
| Per Capita Income | $85,065 | ±$7,896 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.3% | ±2.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 437 | ±197 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% | ±2.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 4,689 | ±374 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 97.1% | ±2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 8,356 (2024)
ID: 170340
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR
ONE MILLER LANE, STE 1, BEDMINSTER NJ 07921-2587
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GUS Population: 357,467 (2024)
ID: 183766
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ASSISTANT TO THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATO
PO BOX 3000, SOMERVILLE NJ 08876-1262
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Bedminster | PK-08 | Bedminster, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | DOVER, NJ | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | ROCKAWAY, NJ | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Rockaway, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Bridgewater, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Manville, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | MORRISTOWN, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-02 | MORRIS PLAINS, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Raritan Valley Community College
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College | 4.4 mi away | 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, 08876 |
9085261200
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BEDMINSTER-FAR HILLS
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Library | 1.9 mi away | 2336 LAMINGTON ROAD, BEDMINSTER, NJ, 07931 |
(201) 234-2325
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American Institute-Somerset
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College | 11.3 mi away | 80 Cottontail Lane, Somerset, NJ, 08873-1100 |
7322018335
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TEWKSBURY TWSP. PUB. LIB.
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Library | 3.3 mi away | 31 OLD TURNPIKE ROAD, OLDWICK, NJ, 08858 |
(201) 439-3761
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Rabbinical College of America
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College | 13.4 mi away | 226 Sussex Ave, Morristown, NJ, 07960-3600 |
9732679404
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PEAPACK GLADSTONE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 3.4 mi away | SCHOOL STREET, PEAPACK, NJ, 07977 |
(201) 234-0598
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Cutting Edge Academy
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College Vocational | 13.7 mi away | 45 Sunset Strip and Route 10 East, Succasunna, NJ, 07876-1311 |
8622517290
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BERNARDSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.9 mi away | 1 ANDERSON HILL ROAD, BERNARDSVILLE, NJ, 07924 |
(201) 766-0118
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Yeshiva Gedolah Tiferes Boruch
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College | 13.7 mi away | 21 Rockview Avenue, North Plainfield, NJ, 07060-0000 |
9087532600
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BRIDGEWATER BRANCH
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Library | 7.1 mi away | 1 VOGT DRIVE, BRIDGEWATER, NJ, 08807 |
(201) 526-4016
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at SOMERVILLE SOMERSET AP, NJ US, located 3.5 miles from Bedminster township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39.3° | 20.6° | 29.9° | 3.16" | — |
| February | 42.8° | 22.3° | 32.6° | 2.20" | — |
| March | 50.7° | 29.5° | 40.1° | 3.89" | — |
| April | 63.1° | 38.9° | 51.0° | 3.59" | — |
| May | 73.0° | 48.2° | 60.6° | 3.54" | — |
| June | 81.4° | 57.6° | 69.5° | 4.23" | — |
| July | 86.2° | 63.0° | 74.6° | 4.93" | — |
| August | 84.3° | 61.3° | 72.8° | 5.18" | — |
| September | 77.7° | 53.8° | 65.8° | 3.82" | — |
| October | 65.9° | 42.1° | 54.0° | 3.67" | — |
| November | 54.9° | 32.9° | 43.9° | 3.41" | — |
| December | 44.1° | 26.2° | 35.1° | 3.87" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamington CDP | CDP | 1.1 mi | — |
| Bedminster CDP | CDP | 1.4 mi | — |
| Oldwick CDP | CDP | 2.8 mi | — |
| Peapack and Gladstone borough | Borough | 2.8 mi | — |
| Pluckemin CDP | CDP | 3.3 mi | — |
| Pottersville CDP | CDP | 3.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3403504450. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.