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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Freehold

New Jersey · 10,976 residents · 1.932 sq mi
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Freehold is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,654. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $135,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% 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
10,976
+2%since 1990
from 10,742 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,681 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 5,560 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
33.0
+1%since 1990
from 32.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K11K12K12K13K1990201020202024Freehold
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,654
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,327 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,910
+29%since 1990
from $15,452 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
12.0%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 8.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,600
−25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $137,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$821
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $663 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
60.6%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 59.3% in 1990
39.4% rent
Afford Score
2.8
−18%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(7,962)
Black18.4%(1,981)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(1,268)
Asian1.7%(181)
Diversity Score64.9%(6,973)
2000
White, non-Hispanic53.3%(5,853)
Black14.9%(1,635)
Hispanic / Latino28.1%(3,081)
Asian2.4%(268)
Diversity Score75.5%(8,288)
Diversity Score
76
+16%since 1990
from 65 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 21.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.0%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 73.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 7.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
Unchangedsince 1990
from 20.9 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 Freehold, New Jersey?

Freehold, New Jersey has about 10,976 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Freehold, New Jersey earns about $48,654 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 $135,600, and the typical rent is about $821 a month.

How educated are people in Freehold, New Jersey?

About 19.7% 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 12.0% of people in Freehold, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Freehold, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Freehold, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 234 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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