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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Tinton Falls

New Jersey · 15,053 residents · 15.476 sq mi
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Tinton Falls is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $68,697. Population has grown 22% since 1990. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $172,500. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

15,053
+22%since 1990
from 12,361 in 1990
1990 – 2025
973 / sq mi
+22%since 1990
from 799 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.8
+15%since 1990
from 32.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
12K14K16K18K20K1990201020202024Tinton Falls
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$68,697
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,988 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$31,520
+53%since 1990
from $20,597 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.9%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$172,500
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $166,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,198
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $838 in 1990
US average: $602
82.8%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 75.7% in 1990
17.2% rent
2.5
−22%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(9,442)
Black17.3%(2,141)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(436)
Asian5.1%(634)
Diversity Score53%(6,549)
2000
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(11,396)
Black12.7%(1,916)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(707)
Asian4.9%(740)
Diversity Score47.8%(7,190)
48
−10%since 1990
from 53 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

42.3%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 41.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.7%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 89.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
14.5%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 16.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.1 min
+19%since 1990
from 20.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tinton Falls, New Jersey?

Tinton Falls, New Jersey has about 15,053 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Tinton Falls, New Jersey?

The typical household in Tinton Falls, New Jersey earns about $68,697 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tinton Falls, New Jersey expensive?

In Tinton Falls, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $172,500, and the typical rent is about $1,198 a month.

How educated are people in Tinton Falls, New Jersey?

About 42.3% of adults age 25 and over in Tinton Falls, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tinton Falls, New Jersey?

About 3.9% of people in Tinton Falls, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tinton Falls, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Tinton Falls, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,692 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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