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CITY · 2010 ACS

East Freehold

New Jersey · 4,894 residents · 2.98 sq mi
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East Freehold is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $121,627. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $466,000. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents. Households here earn about 74% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,894
−1%since 2000
from 4,936 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
41.4
+13%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024East Freehold
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 54.9%(238)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 97.3%(356)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 149.4%(460)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 198.4%(412)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 244.6%(226)
US avg: 7%
25 to 347.4%(363)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4414.1%(692)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5421.6%(1,056)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6411.9%(581)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 746.8%(334)
US avg: 7%
75 to 842.8%(139)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over0.8%(37)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$121,627
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,548 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,426
+21%since 2000
from $35,119 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
70.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.331
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services12.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration12.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$466,000
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $256,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,134
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $798 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
71.0%
−15.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
12.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
−2%since 2009
from 3.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(3,990)
Black2.5%(124)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(267)
Asian8.8%(429)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.8%(93)
Puerto Rican1.7%(89)
Panamanian1.3%(66)
Uruguayan0.3%(14)
Peruvian0.3%(13)
Ancestry
Italian32.1%(1,639)
Irish19.8%(1,012)
German15.7%(801)
Polish8.3%(421)
American6%(308)
English5.4%(275)
West Indian4.1%(209)
Russian3.2%(165)
Jamaican3%(152)
Scottish2.9%(147)
Scotch-Irish2.5%(127)
Lithuanian2.4%(122)
+ 21 more ancestry groups with data
Arab2.4%(120)
Hungarian2.3%(117)
French1.7%(89)
Romanian1.5%(77)
Swiss1%(49)
Ukrainian0.9%(46)
Syrian0.9%(45)
Greek0.8%(41)
Swedish0.8%(40)
Norwegian0.7%(37)
Dutch0.7%(34)
Lebanese0.6%(30)
Austrian0.6%(30)
Slovak0.5%(23)
Canadian0.3%(17)
Danish0.3%(14)
Egyptian0.3%(13)
Czech0.2%(11)
RANKED:Largest Italian population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Polish population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 49.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 94.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
24.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.7 min
+38%since 2000
from 29.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
10.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
56.8%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
13.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.4%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
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)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Freehold, New Jersey?

East Freehold, New Jersey has about 4,894 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Freehold, New Jersey earns about $121,627 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 $466,000, and the typical rent is about $1,134 a month.

How educated are people in East Freehold, New Jersey?

About 53.9% 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 3.5% 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 1,052 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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