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Monmouth Beach

New Jersey · 3,174 residents · 1.042 sq mi
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Monmouth Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,415. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $845,600. With a median age of 54.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 31% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 101%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,174
−12%since 2000
from 3,595 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,046 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 3,450 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.3
+22%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Monmouth Beach
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$111,415
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,484 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$86,884
+64%since 2000
from $52,862 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
68.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food6.6%
US avg: 2%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$845,600
+101%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $280,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,912
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,037 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
17.3% rent
Afford Score
7.6
+118%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(3,461)
Black0.5%(19)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(68)
Asian0.9%(31)
Other0%
Diversity Score8%(289)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(2,908)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(122)
Asian1.1%(36)
Other0.6%(19)
Diversity Score14.3%(455)
Diversity Score
14
+78%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.3%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 48.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 94.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
30.3%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.5 min
+12%since 2000
from 30.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.2%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.7%
−9.6 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
61.4%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−94.1 ptssince 2013
from 98.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monmouth Beach, New Jersey?

Monmouth Beach, New Jersey has about 3,174 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Monmouth Beach, New Jersey?

The typical household in Monmouth Beach, New Jersey earns about $111,415 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monmouth Beach, New Jersey expensive?

In Monmouth Beach, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $845,600, and the typical rent is about $1,912 a month.

How educated are people in Monmouth Beach, New Jersey?

About 63.3% of adults age 25 and over in Monmouth Beach, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monmouth Beach, New Jersey?

About 2.9% of people in Monmouth Beach, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monmouth Beach, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Monmouth Beach, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 129 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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