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Avenel

New Jersey · 16,920 residents · 3.402 sq mi
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Avenel has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,990. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $277,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,920
−4%since 2000
from 17,552 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,974 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 5,159 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.8
+1%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K16K17K18K19K1990201020202024Avenel
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,990
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,929 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,261
+33%since 2000
from $19,794 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$277,100
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $138,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,453
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $856 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.5%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 54.6% in 2000
53.5% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+53%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic31.6%(5,350)
Black18.5%(3,125)
Hispanic / Latino20.2%(3,424)
Asian26.1%(4,408)
Other1.6%(275)
Diversity Score93.4%(15,795)
Diversity Score
93
+14%since 2000
from 82 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.6 min
+58%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 54.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.2%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Female
41.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Foreign born
29.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−80.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Avenel, New Jersey?

Avenel, New Jersey has about 16,920 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Avenel, New Jersey earns about $71,990 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 $277,100, and the typical rent is about $1,453 a month.

How educated are people in Avenel, New Jersey?

About 24.4% 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 11.8% 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 1,416 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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