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Asbury Park

New Jersey · 15,188 residents · 1.43 sq mi
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Asbury Park has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,655. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $397,900. The poverty rate of 22.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the New Jersey median. Despite a median home value of $397,900, the poverty rate sits 75% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 188%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,188
−10%since 2000
from 16,930 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
10,621 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 11,839 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.5
+19%since 2000
from 30.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K16K16K17K17K1990201020202024Asbury Park
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,655
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,081 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,131
+219%since 2000
from $13,516 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.4%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 30.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$397,900
+188%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,292
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $615 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
24.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
75.8% rent
Afford Score
7.4
+86%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic34.8%(5,284)
Black33.3%(5,059)
Hispanic / Latino26.9%(4,079)
Asian1.1%(162)
Other5.3%(807)
Diversity Score87.6%(13,308)
Diversity Score
88
+32%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.7%
+28.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
+19.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+73%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.8%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 14.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.0%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
14.3%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.4%
−58.6 ptssince 2013
from 71.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Asbury Park, New Jersey?

Asbury Park, New Jersey has about 15,188 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Asbury Park, New Jersey earns about $53,655 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 $397,900, and the typical rent is about $1,292 a month.

How educated are people in Asbury Park, New Jersey?

About 39.7% 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 22.5% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,611 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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