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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Freehold

New Jersey · 10,742 residents · 1.932 sq mi
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Freehold is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $40,327. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $137,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.6
US median: 33.0
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

10,742
−2%vs 2000
vs 10,976 in 2000
1990 – 2025
5,560 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 5,681 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.6
−1%vs 2000
vs 33.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$40,327
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $48,654 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$15,452
−22%vs 2000
vs $19,910 in 2000
US average: $14,340
8.1%
−3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$137,000
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $135,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$663
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $821 in 2000
US average: $450
59.3%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.6% in 2000
40.7% rent
3.4
+22%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.3%(5,853)
Black14.9%(1,635)
Hispanic / Latino28.1%(3,081)
Asian2.4%(268)
Other0%
Diversity Score75.5%(8,288)
1990
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(7,962)
Black18.4%(1,981)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(1,268)
Asian1.7%(181)
Other5.8%(618)
Diversity Score64.9%(6,973)
65
−14%vs 2000
vs 76 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.7%
+2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
73.6%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
7.8%
+3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.9 min
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Freehold, New Jersey?

Freehold, New Jersey has about 10,742 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Freehold, New Jersey earns about $40,327 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Freehold, New Jersey expensive?

In Freehold, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $137,000, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Freehold, New Jersey?

About 21.7% of adults age 25 and over in Freehold, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Freehold, New Jersey?

About 8.1% of people in Freehold, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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

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