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East Freehold

New Jersey · 5,096 residents · 2.98 sq mi
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#216Highest median household incomeof 6,818$189,219#277Highest homeownership rateof 6,82392.7%
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East Freehold is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $189,219. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $645,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents. 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 41.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,096
+3%since 2000
from 4,936 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,710 / sq mi
−3%since 2009
from 1,762 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
+12%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024East Freehold
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.1%(156)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.3%(269)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1411.1%(565)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 199.8%(497)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.5%(229)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3413.4%(683)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.9%(504)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414.6%(745)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6417.4%(889)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 744.9%(248)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.1%(311)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$189,219
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,548 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,768
+82%since 2000
from $35,119 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
84.1%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.331
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.331 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$645,900
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $256,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,069
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $798 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
7.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.4%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
−13%since 2009
from 3.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
51
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(4,140)
Black3.7%(181)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(190)
Asian7.2%(357)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(4,525)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(198)
Asian2%(103)
Other5.3%(270)
Diversity Score
26
−29%since 2009
from 36 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Dominican2.2%(113)
Puerto Rican1.3%(64)
Asian origin
Asian Indian1.4%(71)
Chinese0.5%(23)
Vietnamese0.2%(9)
Ancestry
Italian22.6%(1,152)
Irish14.1%(721)
German12.2%(621)
American7.7%(393)
Polish6.2%(315)
Russian5.5%(281)
English4.8%(245)
Arab2.9%(146)
Portuguese2.5%(127)
French1.4%(71)
Hungarian1.1%(57)
Greek0.9%(48)
+ 13 more ancestry groups with data
Ukrainian0.9%(46)
Brazilian0.9%(44)
Romanian0.4%(21)
Welsh0.4%(19)
Israeli0.3%(17)
British0.3%(16)
Dutch0.3%(14)
Lebanese0.3%(13)
Lithuanian0.3%(13)
Canadian0.1%(7)
Danish0.1%(5)
RANKED:Largest Italian population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.5%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 49.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 94.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.7 min
+18%since 2000
from 29.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.2%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 68.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.4%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.8%
−45.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2012
from 8.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
−91.5 ptssince 2013
from 93.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2017
from 93.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2016
from 81.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2016
from 4.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married36.3%(787)
Married62.3%(1,351)
Widowed0.4%(9)
Divorced0.9%(20)
Women 15+
Never married25.5%(494)
Married66.5%(1,290)
Widowed4.7%(91)
Divorced3.3%(64)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Freehold, New Jersey?

East Freehold, New Jersey has about 5,096 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Freehold, New Jersey?

The typical household in East Freehold, New Jersey earns about $189,219 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Freehold, New Jersey expensive?

In East Freehold, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $645,900, and the typical rent is about $2,069 a month.

How educated are people in East Freehold, New Jersey?

About 62.5% of adults age 25 and over in East Freehold, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Freehold, New Jersey?

About 4.7% of people in East Freehold, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Freehold, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, East Freehold, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,254 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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

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