Monmouth County, New Jersey
NJ · FIPS 34025 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 645,353 | — | #109 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $124,845 | +66.1% | #43 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.2 years | +11.1% | #1,163 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $606,100 | +115.0% | #83 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,827 | +57.1% | #88 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.5% | -48.5% | #153 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Monmouth County has a population of 645,353, making it the #109 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.2 years, which is 11.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Monmouth County is $124,845, ranking #43 out of 3,222 counties — 66.1% above the national median. The poverty rate is 6.5% and unemployment stands at 5.4%.
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The median home value in Monmouth County is $606,100 (+115.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,827/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.6%.
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94.7% of residents in Monmouth County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.3% above the national rate.
About Monmouth County, New Jersey
Monmouth County, New Jersey has a total population of 645,353, making it the 109th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Monmouth County is 43.2 years, which is 11.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Monmouth County is $124,845, which ranks #43 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 66.1% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 6.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4%.
The median home value in Monmouth County is $606,100, 115.0% above the national median. Renters in Monmouth County pay a median gross rent of $1,827 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Monmouth County, 51.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 52.3% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 35.2 min.
Monmouth County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 71.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (12.9%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (5.8%).
All data for Monmouth County, New Jersey comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.