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.

Long Branch, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

32,530

Median Agei

36.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

50.8%16,517

Hispanic/Latino

25.2%8,211

Black

10.7%3,476

Two or More

6.4%2,067

Other

4.2%1,375

Asian

2.7%882

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3%652

High School Diploma

24.9%5,465

Some College (<1 yr)

6.3%1,384

Some College (1+ yr)

8.9%1,956

Associate's Degree

6.1%1,344

Bachelor's Degree

21.5%4,712

Master's Degree

9.4%2,061

Professional Degree

2.8%610

Doctorate

2.4%518

HS or Higher

85.4%

BA or Higher

36.1%

Graduate+

14.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$574,000

Median Renti

$1,876

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

42.5%5,580

Renter-Occupied

57.5%7,560

Total Units

15,091

Homeownership

42.5%

Vacancy Rate

12.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.9%108

$50K–$100K

0.6%31

$100K–$150K

0.5%26

$200K–$300K

8.5%475

$300K–$500K

29.1%1,622

$500K–$1M

42.6%2,375

$1M+

16.9%943

Rent Distribution

Under $500

578

$500–$750

318

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

464

$1,250–$1,500

698

$1,500–$2,000

2,101

$2,000+

3,210

Year Built

2020 or later

1.1%162

2010–2019

6.2%934

2000–2009

11.1%1,673

1990–1999

4.9%740

1980–1989

15.6%2,349

1970–1979

11.4%1,718

1960–1969

11.7%1,770

1950–1959

9.1%1,378

1940–1949

5%756

1939 or earlier

23.9%3,611

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

75%9,861

Electricity

19.9%2,611

Bottled/LP Gas

1.7%219

No Fuel

1.2%152

Fuel Oil

1.1%144

Other

0.8%101

Solar

0.4%52

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$79,653

Mean Household Incomei

$110,253

Per Capita Incomei

$43,114

Poverty Ratei

15.3%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

17,090

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6%788

$10K–$15K

4.8%637

$15K–$20K

2.3%299

$20K–$25K

5.9%777

$25K–$30K

2.8%371

$30K–$35K

3.4%448

$35K–$40K

3.5%464

$40K–$45K

3.2%416

$45K–$50K

2.4%317

$50K–$60K

5.9%769

$60K–$75K

7.9%1,036

$75K–$100K

10.9%1,430

$100K–$125K

6.4%842

$125K–$150K

9.8%1,289

$150K–$200K

12.3%1,618

$200K+

12.5%1,639

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

1,367

Residentsi

2,277

Avg. Tenant Renti

$598/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

28 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing449 homes99% occupied$620/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers554 homes85% occupied$671/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8280 homes98% occupied$419/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $79,653/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

74.7%

Very low income$24K–$40K/yr

19.1%

Low income$40K–$64K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $64K/yr

2.2%

Who Receives This Housing

73.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

62.4% of subsidized households are minority

23.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

53.5% 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

8,90727.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,406

Guatemala

513

India

205

Philippines

United Kingdom

Canada

China

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

15,529

Avg. Commutei

29.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

15,894

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,191(4.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

81.7%Insured

18.3%Uninsured