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Brielle

New Jersey · 4,959 residents (2025 est.) · 1.756 sq mi
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Brielle is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $172,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $849,100. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,956
+1%since 2000
from 4,893 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,822 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 2,786 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.2
+5%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,959 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Brielle
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$172,250
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,368 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$84,616
+136%since 2000
from $35,785 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.3%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
+6%since 2010
from 0.412 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$849,100
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $277,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,726
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,090 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
9.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.4%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
+21%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
63
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(4,474)
Black3.5%(170)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(162)
Asian0.7%(33)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.8%(873)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90%(4,461)
Black2.1%(105)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(215)
Asian1.2%(58)
Other2.4%(117)
Diversity Score23.3%(1,157)
Diversity Score
23
+31%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.8%
+22.1 ptssince 2000
from 44.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 94.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.2%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+22%since 2000
from 24.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.1%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.5%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2011
from 58.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.0%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.5%
−45.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2012
from 8.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.8%
−95.7 ptssince 2013
from 96.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2017
from 92.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2016
from 95.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 2.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brielle, New Jersey?

Brielle, New Jersey has about 4,956 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Brielle, New Jersey earns about $172,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brielle, New Jersey expensive?

In Brielle, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $849,100, and the typical rent is about $2,726 a month.

How educated are people in Brielle, New Jersey?

About 66.8% of adults age 25 and over in Brielle, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brielle, New Jersey?

About 1.3% of people in Brielle, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brielle, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Brielle, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 550 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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