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West Long Branch

New Jersey · 8,587 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 $102,037. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 46% 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 $454,900. At a median age of 31.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,587
+4%since 2000
from 8,258 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,007 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 2,891 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.8
−6%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K8K9K1990201020202024West Long Branch
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,037
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,852 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,655
+58%since 2000
from $27,651 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.7%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$454,900
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $203,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,467
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $639 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.5%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
24.5% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+58%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(6,818)
Black3.2%(275)
Hispanic / Latino9%(774)
Asian1.7%(143)
Other2.3%(201)
Diversity Score37.4%(3,216)
Diversity Score
37
+148%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 34.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+79%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.1%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.3%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
56.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−86.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

West Long Branch, New Jersey has about 8,587 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Long Branch, New Jersey earns about $102,037 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 $454,900, and the typical rent is about $1,467 a month.

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

About 46.2% 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 6.9% of people in West Long Branch, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Long Branch, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, West Long Branch, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 897 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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