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Red Bank

New Jersey · 12,896 residents (2025 est.) · 1.746 sq mi
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Red Bank is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,477. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $504,900. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,862
+9%since 2000
from 11,844 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,367 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 6,784 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.4
+5%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:12,896 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,477
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,282 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$64,589
+146%since 2000
from $26,265 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.3%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.481
+4%since 2010
from 0.462 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$504,900
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $164,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,026
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $813 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 47.6% in 2000
49.9% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.9%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
+49%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
57
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.6%(7,063)
Black19.3%(2,287)
Hispanic / Latino17.1%(2,027)
Asian2.2%(259)
Other0%
Diversity Score70.3%(8,322)
2024
White, non-Hispanic58.5%(7,529)
Black4.9%(629)
Hispanic / Latino31.9%(4,104)
Asian1.6%(203)
Other3.1%(397)
Diversity Score69%(8,874)
Diversity Score
69
−2%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.6%
+19.7 ptssince 2000
from 31.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.9%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.6 min
+39%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.5%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 70.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
18.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−47.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2012
from 10.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.3%
−64.8 ptssince 2013
from 75.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2017
from 84.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
72.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2016
from 63.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
24.6%
−8.6 ptssince 2016
from 33.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Red Bank, New Jersey?

Red Bank, New Jersey has about 12,862 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Red Bank, New Jersey?

The typical household in Red Bank, New Jersey earns about $97,477 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Red Bank, New Jersey expensive?

In Red Bank, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $504,900, and the typical rent is about $2,026 a month.

How educated are people in Red Bank, New Jersey?

About 51.6% of adults age 25 and over in Red Bank, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Red Bank, New Jersey?

About 8.7% of people in Red Bank, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Red Bank, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Red Bank, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,226 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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