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Red Bank

New Jersey · 12,206 residents · 1.746 sq mi
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Red Bank is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,118. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $385,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,206
+3%since 2000
from 11,844 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,991 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 6,784 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.2
−6%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,118
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,282 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,424
+39%since 2000
from $26,265 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$385,900
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $164,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,210
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $813 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.4%
−12.3 ptssince 2000
from 47.6% in 2000
53.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
45.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.5
+87%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic50.4%(6,147)
Black11.5%(1,408)
Hispanic / Latino34.4%(4,198)
Asian1.8%(223)
Other0.4%(45)
Diversity Score75.3%(9,193)
Diversity Score
75
+7%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 31.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+8%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
61.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
11.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
17.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.7%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
47.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
25.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.8%
−46.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Red Bank, New Jersey?

Red Bank, New Jersey has about 12,206 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Red Bank, New Jersey earns about $59,118 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 $385,900, and the typical rent is about $1,210 a month.

How educated are people in Red Bank, New Jersey?

About 37.7% 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 14.7% 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 1,570 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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