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.

Keansburg, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

9,719

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

59.1%5,745

Hispanic/Latino

25.8%2,510

Black

9.6%937

Two or More

2.8%276

Asian

1.8%178

Other

0.8%73

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.1%281

High School Diploma

28%1,940

Some College (<1 yr)

12.3%852

Some College (1+ yr)

13.5%934

Associate's Degree

6.3%435

Bachelor's Degree

16.4%1,135

Master's Degree

6.1%422

Professional Degree

1.3%88

Doctorate

0.6%39

HS or Higher

88.6%

BA or Higher

24.3%

Graduate+

7.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$311,800

Median Renti

$1,679

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

49%1,832

Renter-Occupied

51%1,905

Total Units

4,092

Homeownership

49%

Vacancy Rate

8.7%

Home Values

$50K–$100K

2%36

$100K–$150K

5.1%93

$150K–$200K

5.7%104

$200K–$300K

33.1%606

$300K–$500K

51.7%947

$500K–$1M

1.9%34

$1M+

0.7%12

Rent Distribution

Under $500

114

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

118

$1,250–$1,500

400

$1,500–$2,000

791

$2,000+

444

Year Built

2010–2019

11.1%456

2000–2009

1.8%72

1990–1999

6.4%261

1980–1989

5.8%237

1970–1979

12.2%498

1960–1969

11.6%476

1950–1959

22.8%931

1940–1949

6.9%281

1939 or earlier

21.5%880

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

85.2%3,183

Electricity

11.4%427

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%55

Fuel Oil

1%37

No Fuel

0.8%29

Solar

0.2%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$81,428

Mean Household Incomei

$94,406

Per Capita Incomei

$36,304

Poverty Ratei

10.5%

Unemploymenti

4.5%

Labor Forcei

5,200

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.6%173

$10K–$15K

2.2%82

$15K–$20K

2%76

$20K–$25K

2.1%78

$25K–$30K

3.1%114

$30K–$35K

3.2%119

$35K–$40K

2.4%89

$40K–$45K

8.5%318

$45K–$50K

1.1%41

$50K–$60K

4.8%178

$60K–$75K

9.4%353

$75K–$100K

15.7%586

$100K–$125K

13.5%505

$125K–$150K

10.9%406

$150K–$200K

9.3%346

$200K+

7.3%273

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

770

Residentsi

1,486

Avg. Tenant Renti

$560/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

16 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers661 homes88% occupied$584/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8109 homes96% occupied$412/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $81,428/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

82.4%

Very low income$24K–$41K/yr

13.3%

Low income$41K–$65K/yr

3.4%

Moderate / aboveOver $65K/yr

0.9%

Who Receives This Housing

74.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

41.8% of subsidized households are minority

24.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

35.4% 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

1,09311.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

307

India

Philippines

Poland

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,910

Avg. Commutei

25.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,937

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

226(2.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.2%Insured

7.8%Uninsured