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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Eatontown

New Jersey · 14,008 residents · 5.841 sq mi
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Eatontown is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $53,833. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $166,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,008
+2%since 1990
from 13,800 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,398 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 2,363 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.6
+15%since 1990
from 31.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,833
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,864 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,965
+53%since 1990
from $17,679 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
5.7%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,300
−25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $167,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$766
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $613 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
49.2%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 45.1% in 1990
50.8% rent
Afford Score
3.1
−32%since 1990
from 4.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(10,917)
Black12.6%(1,735)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(620)
Asian6.6%(909)
Diversity Score50.8%(7,008)
2000
White, non-Hispanic70%(9,806)
Black11.2%(1,572)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(928)
Asian9.3%(1,301)
Diversity Score56.7%(7,941)
Diversity Score
57
+12%since 1990
from 51 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.5%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 26.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.1%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 85.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
13.4%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+17%since 1990
from 15.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eatontown, New Jersey?

Eatontown, New Jersey has about 14,008 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Eatontown, New Jersey earns about $53,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eatontown, New Jersey expensive?

In Eatontown, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $166,300, and the typical rent is about $766 a month.

How educated are people in Eatontown, New Jersey?

About 33.5% of adults age 25 and over in Eatontown, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eatontown, New Jersey?

About 5.7% of people in Eatontown, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eatontown, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Eatontown, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 208 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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