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Freehold

New Jersey · 12,538 residents · 1.932 sq mi
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Freehold has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,038. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $310,600. Households here earn about 30% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,538
+14%since 2000
from 10,976 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,490 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 5,681 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.4
+7%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,038
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,654 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,987
+46%since 2000
from $19,910 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$310,600
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $135,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,497
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $821 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.7%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
51.3% rent
Afford Score
5.2
+86%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic32.4%(4,060)
Black8.9%(1,110)
Hispanic / Latino53%(6,649)
Asian2.6%(330)
Other1.5%(187)
Diversity Score74%(9,280)
Diversity Score
74
−2%since 2000
from 76 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+24%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
58.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
28.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 72.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.7%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Foreign born
31.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
26.3%
−41.0 ptssince 2013
from 67.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Freehold, New Jersey?

Freehold, New Jersey has about 12,538 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Freehold, New Jersey earns about $60,038 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 $310,600, and the typical rent is about $1,497 a month.

How educated are people in Freehold, New Jersey?

About 23.6% 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 16.2% 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 1,796 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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