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Tinton Falls

New Jersey · 19,181 residents · 15.476 sq mi
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Tinton Falls is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $95,927. Population has grown 27% since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $353,000. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,181
+27%since 2000
from 15,053 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,239 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 973 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.4
+32%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K14K16K18K20K1990201020202024Tinton Falls
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,927
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,697 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,294
+82%since 2000
from $31,520 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$353,000
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $172,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,010
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,198 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
24.4% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+47%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(11,396)
Black12.7%(1,916)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(707)
Asian4.9%(740)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.8%(7,190)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.4%(14,085)
Black8.4%(1,610)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(1,694)
Asian5.4%(1,041)
Other2.8%(535)
Diversity Score53.7%(10,295)
Diversity Score
54
+12%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 42.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 92.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+20%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.3%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
53.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
12.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.1%
−93.3 ptssince 2013
from 94.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tinton Falls, New Jersey?

Tinton Falls, New Jersey has about 19,181 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tinton Falls, New Jersey earns about $95,927 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 $353,000, and the typical rent is about $2,010 a month.

How educated are people in Tinton Falls, New Jersey?

About 50.2% 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 8.1% 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 6,820 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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

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