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.

Freehold Township, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

12,507

Median Agei

35.5

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

53.3%6,660

White

35.2%4,408

Black

5.7%715

Asian

3.4%430

Two or More

2.1%263

Other

0.2%31

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.3%254

High School Diploma

27.9%2,169

Some College (<1 yr)

7.1%556

Some College (1+ yr)

8.2%637

Associate's Degree

7.7%600

Bachelor's Degree

20.1%1,564

Master's Degree

6.3%488

Professional Degree

2.7%211

Doctorate

0.4%30

HS or Higher

83.6%

BA or Higher

29.5%

Graduate+

9.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$416,800

Median Renti

$1,832

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

53.8%2,262

Renter-Occupied

46.2%1,939

Total Units

4,379

Homeownership

53.8%

Vacancy Rate

4.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.4%54

$100K–$150K

0.9%20

$150K–$200K

0.4%10

$200K–$300K

12%271

$300K–$500K

60.3%1,364

$500K–$1M

22.8%516

$1M+

1.2%27

Rent Distribution

Under $500

171

$500–$750

123

$750–$1,000

108

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

595

$2,000+

742

Year Built

2020 or later

0.8%35

2010–2019

3.8%167

2000–2009

5%220

1990–1999

2.3%101

1980–1989

11.3%496

1970–1979

17.2%751

1960–1969

9.5%418

1950–1959

13.1%574

1940–1949

7.3%320

1939 or earlier

29.6%1,297

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

75.8%3,185

Electricity

14.3%599

Bottled/LP Gas

4.4%186

Fuel Oil

4%167

No Fuel

1.4%58

Wood

0.1%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$85,707

Mean Household Incomei

$107,426

Per Capita Incomei

$35,668

Poverty Ratei

13.8%

Unemploymenti

8.2%

Labor Forcei

6,454

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.4%227

$10K–$15K

3.6%152

$15K–$20K

2.7%114

$20K–$25K

1.8%74

$25K–$30K

7.1%298

$30K–$35K

3.8%158

$35K–$40K

1.2%52

$40K–$45K

4.1%172

$45K–$50K

7.1%299

$50K–$60K

2.6%109

$60K–$75K

8%334

$75K–$100K

9.6%404

$100K–$125K

14.4%606

$125K–$150K

5.7%240

$150K–$200K

11%463

$200K+

11.9%499

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

278

Residentsi

337

Avg. Tenant Renti

$463/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

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

Project Based Section 8168 homes96% occupied$474/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC16 homes99% occupied$346/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $85,707/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $26K/yr

81.2%

Very low income$26K–$43K/yr

16.1%

Low income$43K–$69K/yr

2.7%

Who Receives This Housing

45% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

46.7% of subsidized households are minority

15.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

85.7% 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

3,32726.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,293

Guatemala

423

India

Philippines

Korea

Germany

China

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,855

Avg. Commutei

22.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,903

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

414(4.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

74.5%Insured

25.5%Uninsured