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Shrewsbury

New Jersey · 3,809 residents · 2.161 sq mi
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Shrewsbury is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,648. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $569,000. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 60% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,809
+6%since 2000
from 3,590 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,763 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,661 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.3
+15%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Shrewsbury
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$111,648
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,911 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,698
+25%since 2000
from $38,218 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
64.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services13.2%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$569,000
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $254,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,606
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $898 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
73.1%
−22.2 ptssince 2000
from 95.3% in 2000
4.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
86.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.1
+74%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(3,419)
Black0.3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(69)
Asian1.6%(59)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.5%(341)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(3,573)
Black0.6%(24)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(95)
Asian2.1%(79)
Other0.3%(11)
Diversity Score13.3%(507)
Diversity Score
13
+40%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 48.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
20.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+15%since 2000
from 25.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
52.1%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.9%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shrewsbury, New Jersey?

Shrewsbury, New Jersey has about 3,809 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Shrewsbury, New Jersey earns about $111,648 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shrewsbury, New Jersey expensive?

In Shrewsbury, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $569,000, and the typical rent is about $1,606 a month.

How educated are people in Shrewsbury, New Jersey?

About 52.4% of adults age 25 and over in Shrewsbury, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shrewsbury, New Jersey?

About 1.1% of people in Shrewsbury, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shrewsbury, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Shrewsbury, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 713 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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