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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Asbury Park

New Jersey · 16,930 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 $23,081. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $91,800. At a median age of 30.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 58% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

16,930
+1%since 1990
from 16,799 in 1990
1990 – 2025
11,839 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 11,748 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.6
−7%since 1990
from 32.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
15K16K16K17K17K1990201020202024Asbury Park
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,081
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,754 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,516
+20%since 1990
from $11,267 in 1990
US average: $21,522
30.1%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 23.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$91,800
−29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $97,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$615
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $537 in 1990
US average: $602
19.5%
−4.1 ptssince 1990
from 23.6% in 1990
80.5% rent
4.0
−15%since 1990
from 4.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic34.7%(5,828)
Black59.6%(10,004)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(1,254)
Asian1.1%(183)
Diversity Score72.7%(12,219)
2000
White, non-Hispanic18.6%(3,147)
Black60.5%(10,236)
Hispanic / Latino15.6%(2,637)
Asian0.7%(118)
Diversity Score66.6%(11,278)
67
−8%since 1990
from 73 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.2%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 13.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.6%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 68.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.1 min
−14%since 1990
from 21.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 16,930 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Asbury Park, New Jersey earns about $23,081 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 $91,800, and the typical rent is about $615 a month.

How educated are people in Asbury Park, New Jersey?

About 11.2% 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 30.1% of people in Asbury Park, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Asbury Park, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Asbury Park, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 131 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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