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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Avenel

New Jersey · 15,504 residents · 3.402 sq mi
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Avenel is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $38,112. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $148,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

15,504
−12%vs 2000
vs 17,552 in 2000
1990 – 2024
4,557 / sq mi
−12%vs 2000
vs 5,159 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.4
−3%vs 2000
vs 35.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
15K16K17K18K19K1990201020202024Avenel
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,112
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $54,929 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,357
−33%vs 2000
vs $19,794 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.6%
−5.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$148,200
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $138,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$651
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $856 in 2000
US average: $450
60.8%
+6.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 54.6% in 2000
39.2% rent
3.9
+54%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic49%(8,596)
Black18.8%(3,296)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(1,729)
Asian18.9%(3,312)
Other0%
Diversity Score82%(14,387)
1990
White, non-Hispanic74.3%(11,518)
Black16.9%(2,622)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(1,202)
Asian6.3%(971)
Other2.5%(393)
Diversity Score61.4%(9,514)
61
−25%vs 2000
vs 82 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.3%
−14.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 25.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
66.5%
−12.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.4%
−6.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.9 min
−3%vs 2000
vs 22.6 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 Avenel, New Jersey?

Avenel, New Jersey has about 15,504 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Avenel, New Jersey?

The typical household in Avenel, New Jersey earns about $38,112 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Avenel, New Jersey expensive?

In Avenel, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $148,200, and the typical rent is about $651 a month.

How educated are people in Avenel, New Jersey?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Avenel, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Avenel, New Jersey?

About 3.6% of people in Avenel, 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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