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West Freehold

New Jersey · 13,596 residents · 5.913 sq mi
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West Freehold is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,556. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 53% 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 $406,500. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents. Households here earn about 30% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,596
+9%since 2000
from 12,498 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,299 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 2,114 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.6
+9%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K13K14K15K1990201020202024West Freehold
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$110,556
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,577 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,672
+50%since 2000
from $33,218 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
65.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$406,500
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $202,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,675
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $851 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
19.8% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+32%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(10,842)
Black2.4%(301)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(673)
Asian4.3%(535)
Other0%
Diversity Score28%(3,499)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77%(10,466)
Black3.3%(455)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(1,457)
Asian5.5%(754)
Other2.5%(336)
Diversity Score47.4%(6,450)
Diversity Score
47
+69%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.2%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 39.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.0 min
+22%since 2000
from 29.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 68.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.5%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
14.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−88.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Freehold, New Jersey?

West Freehold, New Jersey has about 13,596 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Freehold, New Jersey?

The typical household in West Freehold, New Jersey earns about $110,556 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Freehold, New Jersey expensive?

In West Freehold, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $406,500, and the typical rent is about $1,675 a month.

How educated are people in West Freehold, New Jersey?

About 53.2% of adults age 25 and over in West Freehold, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Freehold, New Jersey?

About 3.2% of people in West Freehold, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Freehold, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, West Freehold, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,430 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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