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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Avenel

New Jersey · 17,552 residents · 3.402 sq mi
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Avenel is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $54,929. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $138,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.5
US median: 35.2
Average education
25% 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

17,552
+13%since 1990
from 15,504 in 1990
1990 – 2024
5,159 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 4,557 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.5
+3%since 1990
from 34.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
15K16K17K18K19K1990201020202024Avenel
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$54,929
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,112 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,794
+48%since 1990
from $13,357 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.6%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$138,600
−29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $148,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$856
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $651 in 1990
US average: $602
54.6%
−6.1 ptssince 1990
from 60.8% in 1990
45.4% rent
2.5
−35%since 1990
from 3.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic74.3%(11,518)
Black16.9%(2,622)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(1,202)
Asian6.3%(971)
Diversity Score61.4%(9,514)
2000
White, non-Hispanic49%(8,596)
Black18.8%(3,296)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(1,729)
Asian18.9%(3,312)
Diversity Score82%(14,387)
82
+34%since 1990
from 61 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.3%
+14.0 ptssince 1990
from 11.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.4%
+12.9 ptssince 1990
from 66.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.4%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.6 min
+3%since 1990
from 21.9 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 Avenel, New Jersey?

Avenel, New Jersey has about 17,552 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Avenel, New Jersey earns about $54,929 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 $138,600, and the typical rent is about $856 a month.

How educated are people in Avenel, New Jersey?

About 25.3% 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 9.6% of people in Avenel, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Avenel, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Avenel, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,048 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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