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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Long Branch

New Jersey · 28,658 residents · 5.124 sq mi
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Long Branch has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $30,693. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value is $145,900. Households here earn about 25% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.9
US median: 33.0
Average education
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

28,658
−9%vs 2000
vs 31,340 in 2000
1990 – 2025
5,593 / sq mi
−9%vs 2000
vs 6,116 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.9
−2%vs 2000
vs 34.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
28K29K31K32K33K1990201020202024Long Branch
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,693
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $38,651 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$16,104
−22%vs 2000
vs $20,532 in 2000
US average: $14,340
14.7%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$145,900
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $138,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$601
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $727 in 2000
US average: $450
44.1%
+1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 42.4% in 2000
55.9% rent
4.8
+32%vs 2000
vs 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.9%(17,831)
Black17.5%(5,471)
Hispanic / Latino20.7%(6,477)
Asian1.6%(504)
Other0%
Diversity Score71.8%(22,511)
1990
White, non-Hispanic73%(20,909)
Black19.9%(5,694)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(3,707)
Asian1.6%(457)
Other5.6%(1,598)
Diversity Score67%(19,198)
67
−7%vs 2000
vs 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.1%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 20.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
71.8%
−4.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
7.1%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.9 min
−6%vs 2000
vs 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Long Branch, New Jersey?

Long Branch, New Jersey has about 28,658 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Long Branch, New Jersey?

The typical household in Long Branch, New Jersey earns about $30,693 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Long Branch, New Jersey expensive?

In Long Branch, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $145,900, and the typical rent is about $601 a month.

How educated are people in Long Branch, New Jersey?

About 20.1% of adults age 25 and over in Long Branch, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Long Branch, New Jersey?

About 14.7% of people in Long Branch, 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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