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.

Holmdel, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

17,436

Median Agei

49.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

72.6%12,665

Asian

16.1%2,815

Hispanic/Latino

5.4%947

Two or More

4.4%764

Other

0.7%129

Black

0.7%116

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.4%168

High School Diploma

11.1%1,370

Some College (<1 yr)

3.8%472

Some College (1+ yr)

6.6%819

Associate's Degree

6.8%834

Bachelor's Degree

35.8%4,415

Master's Degree

22.3%2,746

Professional Degree

4.5%549

Doctorate

4.3%526

HS or Higher

96.6%

BA or Higher

66.9%

Graduate+

31%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$843,000

Median Renti

$2,891

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

91.6%5,890

Renter-Occupied

8.4%539

Total Units

6,528

Homeownership

91.6%

Vacancy Rate

1.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.9%109

$50K–$100K

1.3%78

$100K–$150K

1.2%69

$150K–$200K

0.8%47

$200K–$300K

0.6%36

$300K–$500K

5.7%333

$500K–$1M

57.9%3,410

$1M+

30.7%1,808

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

282

Year Built

2020 or later

1.6%102

2010–2019

5.7%373

2000–2009

12.2%798

1990–1999

27.3%1,781

1980–1989

14.4%943

1970–1979

12.5%814

1960–1969

16.5%1,076

1950–1959

5.9%384

1940–1949

0.5%32

1939 or earlier

3.4%225

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

91.7%5,896

Electricity

4.7%302

Bottled/LP Gas

2.1%134

Fuel Oil

1.5%97

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$165,013

Mean Household Incomei

$245,753

Per Capita Incomei

$91,032

Poverty Ratei

2.7%

Unemploymenti

5.5%

Labor Forcei

8,548

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.1%132

$10K–$15K

0.7%48

$15K–$20K

1.4%91

$20K–$25K

2.8%178

$25K–$30K

1.2%77

$30K–$35K

0.8%54

$35K–$40K

1.3%84

$40K–$45K

1.8%117

$45K–$50K

1.8%118

$50K–$60K

1.3%82

$60K–$75K

4.3%274

$75K–$100K

8.7%562

$100K–$125K

11.7%749

$125K–$150K

5.6%360

$150K–$200K

12.8%825

$200K+

41.7%2,678

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$663/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

8 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers19 homes84% occupied$663/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $165,013/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $50K/yr

69%

Very low income$50K–$83K/yr

25%

Who Receives This Housing

94% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

44% of subsidized households are minority

18% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

44% 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

3,34419.2%

By Region

Top Countries

China

702

India

352

Philippines

110

United Kingdom

Mexico

Guatemala

Canada

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

7,968

Avg. Commutei

37.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

8,080

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

540(3.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.6%Insured

3.4%Uninsured