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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Asbury Park

New Jersey · 16,799 residents · 1.43 sq mi
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Asbury Park has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,754. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $97,500. The poverty rate of 23.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

16,799
−1%vs 2000
vs 16,930 in 2000
1990 – 2025
11,748 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 11,839 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.9
+8%vs 2000
vs 30.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
15K16K16K17K17K1990201020202024Asbury Park
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,754
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $23,081 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,267
−17%vs 2000
vs $13,516 in 2000
US average: $14,340
23.3%
−6.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 30.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$97,500
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $91,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$537
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $615 in 2000
US average: $450
23.6%
+4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.5% in 2000
76.4% rent
4.7
+18%vs 2000
vs 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic18.6%(3,147)
Black60.5%(10,236)
Hispanic / Latino15.6%(2,637)
Asian0.7%(118)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.6%(11,278)
1990
White, non-Hispanic34.7%(5,828)
Black59.6%(10,004)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(1,254)
Asian1.1%(183)
Other4.7%(784)
Diversity Score72.7%(12,219)
73
+9%vs 2000
vs 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.5%
+2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
68.7%
+1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.6%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.0 min
+16%vs 2000
vs 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Asbury Park, New Jersey?

Asbury Park, New Jersey has about 16,799 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Asbury Park, New Jersey?

The typical household in Asbury Park, New Jersey earns about $20,754 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Asbury Park, New Jersey expensive?

In Asbury Park, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $97,500, and the typical rent is about $537 a month.

How educated are people in Asbury Park, New Jersey?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Asbury Park, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Asbury Park, New Jersey?

About 23.3% of people in Asbury Park, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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