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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

West Long Branch

New Jersey · 7,690 residents · 2.856 sq mi
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West Long Branch is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $47,434. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $198,800. Poverty is rare here, at 2.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.1
US median: 33.0
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

7,690
−7%vs 2000
vs 8,258 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,693 / sq mi
−7%vs 2000
vs 2,891 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.1
+7%vs 2000
vs 33.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8K8K8K8K9K1990201020202024West Long Branch
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,434
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $71,852 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$22,345
−19%vs 2000
vs $27,651 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.0%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$198,800
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $203,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$382
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $639 in 2000
US average: $450
84.3%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.9% in 2000
15.7% rent
4.2
+48%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(7,594)
Black2.1%(171)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(241)
Asian1.2%(100)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.1%(1,248)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(7,467)
Black0.5%(36)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(179)
Asian2.2%(173)
Other0.2%(14)
Diversity Score12.3%(947)
12
−18%vs 2000
vs 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

33.6%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 34.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
84.9%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
15.1%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.8 min
+7%vs 2000
vs 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Long Branch, New Jersey?

West Long Branch, New Jersey has about 7,690 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in West Long Branch, New Jersey earns about $47,434 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Long Branch, New Jersey expensive?

In West Long Branch, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $198,800, and the typical rent is about $382 a month.

How educated are people in West Long Branch, New Jersey?

About 33.6% of adults age 25 and over in West Long Branch, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Long Branch, New Jersey?

About 2.0% of people in West Long Branch, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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

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