Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Asbury Park, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

15,295

Median Agei

38.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

38.1%5,828

Black

29.7%4,540

Hispanic/Latino

25.5%3,898

Two or More

4%608

Asian

2.2%331

Other

0.5%77

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%13

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3%351

High School Diploma

22.2%2,616

Some College (<1 yr)

7.4%868

Some College (1+ yr)

8.5%1,002

Associate's Degree

5.4%636

Bachelor's Degree

24.9%2,940

Master's Degree

12.4%1,468

Professional Degree

4.6%548

Doctorate

1%114

HS or Higher

89.4%

BA or Higher

43%

Graduate+

18.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$581,100

Median Renti

$1,722

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

27.7%2,074

Renter-Occupied

72.3%5,425

Total Units

8,681

Homeownership

27.7%

Vacancy Rate

13.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.2%24

$50K–$100K

0.5%10

$100K–$150K

4%83

$150K–$200K

4.4%91

$200K–$300K

7.5%156

$300K–$500K

24.9%517

$500K–$1M

40.1%831

$1M+

17.5%362

Rent Distribution

Under $500

575

$500–$750

299

$750–$1,000

151

$1,000–$1,250

452

$1,250–$1,500

542

$1,500–$2,000

1,560

$2,000+

1,846

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%43

2010–2019

9.8%852

2000–2009

6%520

1990–1999

3%261

1980–1989

10.4%905

1970–1979

9.4%818

1960–1969

11.1%967

1950–1959

8.9%769

1940–1949

3.7%321

1939 or earlier

37.2%3,225

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

58.7%4,405

Electricity

32.3%2,422

No Fuel

3.9%295

Other

2.1%157

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%120

Fuel Oil

1.3%100

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$75,544

Mean Household Incomei

$106,336

Per Capita Incomei

$51,543

Poverty Ratei

21.9%

Unemploymenti

5.6%

Labor Forcei

9,513

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.4%705

$10K–$15K

6.3%471

$15K–$20K

3%222

$20K–$25K

3.9%291

$25K–$30K

4.5%341

$30K–$35K

2.8%207

$35K–$40K

3.6%272

$40K–$45K

2.1%157

$45K–$50K

2.9%217

$50K–$60K

4.1%310

$60K–$75K

7.2%538

$75K–$100K

11.4%858

$100K–$125K

9%677

$125K–$150K

7.8%586

$150K–$200K

8.4%628

$200K+

13.6%1,019

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

1,432

Residentsi

1,903

Avg. Tenant Renti

$485/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

22 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing274 homes84% occupied$442/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers178 homes98% occupied$573/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8426 homes77% occupied$475/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC12 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $75,544/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

81.6%

Very low income$23K–$38K/yr

16.1%

Low income$38K–$60K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $60K/yr

0.3%

Who Receives This Housing

59.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

64.4% of subsidized households are minority

19.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

69.3% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3,11320.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

746

Guatemala

158

India

115

United Kingdom

Germany

Poland

Korea

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

8,924

Avg. Commutei

25.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

8,979

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

457(3.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85.1%Insured

14.9%Uninsured