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Port Monmouth

New Jersey · 3,745 residents · 1.301 sq mi
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Port Monmouth is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,155. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% 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 $293,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,745
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3,742 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,879 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,876 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+14%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Port Monmouth
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,155
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,864 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,562
+80%since 2000
from $21,369 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
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
$293,800
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $141,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,102
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $711 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
22.5% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+35%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(3,392)
Black1.3%(47)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(260)
Asian0.4%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.1%(752)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.8%(2,987)
Black2.4%(91)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(415)
Asian2.6%(98)
Other2.4%(90)
Diversity Score40.9%(1,530)
Diversity Score
41
+103%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.1 min
+38%since 2000
from 23.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 14.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 71.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.8%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
56.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Port Monmouth, New Jersey?

Port Monmouth, New Jersey has about 3,745 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Port Monmouth, New Jersey earns about $83,155 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Port Monmouth, New Jersey expensive?

In Port Monmouth, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $293,800, and the typical rent is about $1,102 a month.

How educated are people in Port Monmouth, New Jersey?

About 19.7% of adults age 25 and over in Port Monmouth, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 4.6% of people in Port Monmouth, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Port Monmouth, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Port Monmouth, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 187 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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