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Keansburg

New Jersey · 9,755 residents · 1.072 sq mi
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Keansburg is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,208. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $197,200. The poverty rate of 21.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,755
−9%since 2000
from 10,732 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
9,100 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 10,011 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.7
+10%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,208
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,383 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,639
+82%since 2000
from $17,417 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.0%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance12.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$197,200
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,422
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $718 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
45.3%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 53.4% in 2000
54.7% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−5%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(9,403)
Black1.9%(207)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(853)
Asian1.2%(131)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.6%(2,753)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.9%(6,136)
Black9.4%(921)
Hispanic / Latino19.8%(1,932)
Asian2.7%(265)
Other3.7%(358)
Diversity Score67.6%(6,594)
Diversity Score
68
+164%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+42%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 68.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.8%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Female
53.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Foreign born
8.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−77.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Keansburg, New Jersey?

Keansburg, New Jersey has about 9,755 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Keansburg, New Jersey earns about $74,208 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Keansburg, New Jersey expensive?

In Keansburg, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $197,200, and the typical rent is about $1,422 a month.

How educated are people in Keansburg, New Jersey?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Keansburg, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Keansburg, New Jersey?

About 21.3% of people in Keansburg, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Keansburg, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Keansburg, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,314 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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