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.

Tinton Falls, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

19,361

Median Agei

46.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

77.1%14,924

Hispanic/Latino

8.9%1,728

Two or More

4.9%945

Black

4.7%919

Asian

4%780

Other

0.3%65

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.8%257

High School Diploma

13.8%1,956

Some College (<1 yr)

5.7%811

Some College (1+ yr)

10.7%1,527

Associate's Degree

10.6%1,501

Bachelor's Degree

32.9%4,685

Master's Degree

15.3%2,173

Professional Degree

3.8%535

Doctorate

2.3%330

HS or Higher

96.9%

BA or Higher

54.3%

Graduate+

21.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$478,000

Median Renti

$1,746

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

84.1%7,316

Renter-Occupied

15.9%1,384

Total Units

9,124

Homeownership

84.1%

Vacancy Rate

4.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.4%102

$50K–$100K

2.4%178

$100K–$150K

0.1%10

$150K–$200K

1.6%114

$200K–$300K

12.3%899

$300K–$500K

36.7%2,686

$500K–$1M

41.7%3,054

$1M+

3.7%273

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

201

$1,000–$1,250

236

$1,250–$1,500

109

$1,500–$2,000

122

$2,000+

616

Year Built

2020 or later

1.8%164

2010–2019

9.1%827

2000–2009

14.9%1,359

1990–1999

27.5%2,510

1980–1989

22.9%2,087

1970–1979

4.3%392

1960–1969

4.4%398

1950–1959

9.3%848

1940–1949

3.8%343

1939 or earlier

2.1%196

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

80%6,959

Electricity

15.9%1,385

Fuel Oil

2.9%254

Bottled/LP Gas

1%85

Solar

0.2%17

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$117,308

Mean Household Incomei

$161,206

Per Capita Incomei

$72,344

Poverty Ratei

6.7%

Unemploymenti

5.8%

Labor Forcei

10,653

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.6%316

$10K–$15K

0.9%77

$15K–$20K

3.3%284

$20K–$25K

4.3%377

$25K–$30K

3.2%275

$30K–$35K

2.9%249

$35K–$40K

3.5%301

$40K–$45K

1.6%143

$45K–$50K

1.1%93

$50K–$60K

5.5%478

$60K–$75K

4.9%429

$75K–$100K

9.5%823

$100K–$125K

7.3%631

$125K–$150K

7.2%627

$150K–$200K

10.2%887

$200K+

31.1%2,710

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

294

Residentsi

406

Avg. Tenant Renti

$495/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

30 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing126 homes94% occupied$508/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers20 homes97% occupied$431/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 815 homes99% occupied$466/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $117,308/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $35K/yr

85.4%

Very low income$35K–$59K/yr

10.7%

Low income$59K–$94K/yr

3.1%

Moderate / aboveOver $94K/yr

0.8%

Who Receives This Housing

62.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

81.7% of subsidized households are minority

22% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

31.9% 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

1,8329.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

330

United Kingdom

Poland

India

Germany

Mexico

Korea

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

9,834

Avg. Commutei

30.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

10,031

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

575(3.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.8%Insured

2.2%Uninsured