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Long Branch

Pennsylvania · 421 residents · 3.19 sq mi
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Long Branch has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,472. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 118 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $115,000. With a median age of 53.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
421
−22%since 2000
from 539 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
132 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 169 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.6
+26%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3934505085656221990201020202024Long Branch
2024458
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,472
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,972 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,603
+41%since 2000
from $20,936 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.6%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade13.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Information5.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services4.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,000
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$596
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $444 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.2% in 2000
9.2% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+26%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(524)
Black1.7%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.1%(27)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(401)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(4)
Diversity Score7.1%(30)
Diversity Score
7
+40%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+32%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.4%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 97.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 58.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.9%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−83.6 ptssince 2013
from 91.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Long Branch, Pennsylvania?

Long Branch, Pennsylvania has about 421 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Long Branch, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Long Branch, Pennsylvania earns about $48,472 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Long Branch, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Long Branch, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $115,000, and the typical rent is about $596 a month.

How educated are people in Long Branch, Pennsylvania?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Long Branch, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Long Branch, Pennsylvania?

About 16.7% of people in Long Branch, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Long Branch, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Long Branch, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 61 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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