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.

West Long Branch, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,586

Median Agei

29.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

76.9%6,605

Hispanic/Latino

9.1%779

Two or More

5.7%491

Black

5.2%448

Other

1.7%144

Asian

1.3%111

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.2%110

High School Diploma

18.9%951

Some College (<1 yr)

6.1%308

Some College (1+ yr)

9.9%497

Associate's Degree

9.4%474

Bachelor's Degree

28.8%1,450

Master's Degree

11.9%599

Professional Degree

3.3%165

Doctorate

1%51

HS or Higher

91.6%

BA or Higher

45%

Graduate+

16.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$684,300

Median Renti

$1,970

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

70%1,968

Renter-Occupied

30%842

Total Units

3,097

Homeownership

70%

Vacancy Rate

9.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

2%39

$50K–$100K

0.6%11

$100K–$150K

1.2%23

$200K–$300K

2.5%49

$300K–$500K

13.5%265

$500K–$1M

57.3%1,128

$1M+

23%453

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

242

$2,000+

384

Year Built

2020 or later

0.8%25

2010–2019

5.4%166

2000–2009

1.7%54

1990–1999

3%92

1980–1989

12.1%376

1970–1979

20.1%624

1960–1969

17.3%537

1950–1959

20.7%641

1940–1949

4.2%129

1939 or earlier

14.6%453

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

86.8%2,439

Electricity

9.6%269

Fuel Oil

2.8%79

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%23

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$114,271

Mean Household Incomei

$153,343

Per Capita Incomei

$50,928

Poverty Ratei

2.9%

Unemploymenti

8.3%

Labor Forcei

4,486

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.9%54

$10K–$15K

1.1%30

$15K–$20K

7.6%214

$20K–$25K

2.6%73

$25K–$30K

1.9%52

$30K–$35K

0.8%22

$35K–$40K

1.4%38

$40K–$45K

2.9%82

$50K–$60K

3.5%97

$60K–$75K

5.4%151

$75K–$100K

16.6%467

$100K–$125K

7.7%216

$125K–$150K

6.7%187

$150K–$200K

12.6%353

$200K+

27.5%774

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

166

Residentsi

192

Avg. Tenant Renti

$563/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers16 homes81% occupied$1,026/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8150 homes88% occupied$514/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $114,271/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $34K/yr

67.6%

Very low income$34K–$57K/yr

28.9%

Low income$57K–$91K/yr

3.5%

Who Receives This Housing

66.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

23.3% of subsidized households are minority

26% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

82.6% 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

7849.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Guatemala

Canada

Philippines

Korea

Germany

India

Mexico

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,924

Avg. Commutei

23.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,115

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

127(1.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96%Insured

4%Uninsured

West Long Branch, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026