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Matawan

New Jersey · 9,565 residents · 2.266 sq mi
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Matawan is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,247. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $349,700. Households here earn about 27% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,565
+7%since 2000
from 8,910 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,221 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 3,932 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
+9%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K9K10K10K1990201020202024Matawan
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,247
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,594 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,573
+47%since 2000
from $30,320 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
65.3%
+23.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
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
$349,700
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $177,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,573
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $808 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
43.8% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+16%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.7%(6,922)
Black6.2%(553)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(575)
Asian7.9%(708)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.1%(4,015)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.5%(6,359)
Black7.6%(725)
Hispanic / Latino15%(1,431)
Asian6.2%(594)
Other3.4%(329)
Diversity Score64%(6,121)
Diversity Score
64
+42%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.0%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 30.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.7 min
+30%since 2000
from 26.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2011
from 68.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.7%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
15.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−89.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Matawan, New Jersey?

Matawan, New Jersey has about 9,565 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Matawan, New Jersey earns about $108,247 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Matawan, New Jersey expensive?

In Matawan, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $349,700, and the typical rent is about $1,573 a month.

How educated are people in Matawan, New Jersey?

About 42.0% of adults age 25 and over in Matawan, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Matawan, New Jersey?

About 7.4% of people in Matawan, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Matawan, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Matawan, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 295 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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