Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ

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2021 Population

105,920

2.67% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Menendez

Democratic Party

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

42.4

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

3.89%

7.86% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$135,824

5.2% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$456,700

3.56% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

51,800

3.15% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ had a population of 106k people with a median age of 42.4 and a median household income of $135,824. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ grew from 103,162 to 105,920, a 2.67% increase and its median household income grew from $129,109 to $135,824, a 5.2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ are White (Non-Hispanic) (74.6%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (11.3%), White (Hispanic) (5.47%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.45%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.36%).

20.7% of the households in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.1% of the residents in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ are Yeshivas Emek Hatorah (7 degrees awarded in 2021) and Talmudical Academy-New Jersey (2 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ was $456,700, and the homeownership rate was 90.6%.

Most people in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 37.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ was 2 cars per household.

Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ borders Middlesex County (Southeast) PUMA, NJ, Tinton Falls Borough (South) PUMA, NJ, Freehold Borough PUMA, NJ, Red Bank & Tinton Falls (North) Boroughs PUMA, NJ, Keansburg Borough PUMA, NJ, Ocean County (North Central) PUMA, NJ, Ocean County (Northwest) PUMA, NJ, and Point Pleasant Borough PUMA, NJ.

United States New Jersey

Population & Diversity

Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ is home to a population of 106k people, from which 96.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 16.2% of Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ residents were born outside of the country (17.1k people).

In 2021, there were 6.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (79k people) in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 5.8k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ are Spanish (5,578 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (3,052 households), and Russian (1,852 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

54,308

Women

51.2%

51,695

Men

48.8%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 106,003 inhabitants, with 48.8% men, and 51.2% women.

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Citizenship

96.1%

2021 Citizenship

95.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.1% of Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ was 95.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ

White (Non-Hispanic)
79k ± 1.57k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
12k ± 970
White (Hispanic)
5.8k ± 808

9.35%

Hispanic Population

9.9k people

9.35% of the people in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ are hispanic (9.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
2,480 ± 1,208 people
China
1,487 ± 940 people
Philippines
1,026 ± 783 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ was India, the natal country of 2,480 Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ residents, followed by China with 1,487 and Philippines with 1,026.

Foreign-Born Population

16.2%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

17.1k people

17.4%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

17.9k people

As of 2021, 16.2% of Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ residents (17.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ was 17.4%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
5,578 households (5.54%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
3,052 households (3.03%)
Russian
1,852 households (1.84%)

20.7% of the households in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ was Spanish. 5.54% of the households in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,589 ± 323
Gulf War (2001-)
340 ± 159
Korea
275 ± 97

Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.67 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ employs 51.8k people. The largest industries in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ are Elementary & secondary schools (4,638 people), Construction (3,144 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,561 people), and the highest paying industries are Other professional, scientific & technical services ($263,541), Other administrative & other support services ($262,860), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($227,943).

Males in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ have an average income that is 1.66 times higher than the average income of females, which is $80,387. The income inequality in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ (measured using the Gini index) is 0.489, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

24,387

Women

48.6%

25,830

Men

51.4%

The workforce of Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ in 2020 was 50,217 people, with 48.6% woman, and 51.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ.

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Occupations

51.8k

2021 Value

3.15%

1 Year growth

± 3.15%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ grew at a rate of 3.15%, from 50.2k employees to 51.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ, are Other managers (1,915 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,675 people), and Registered nurses (1,546 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Jersey (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

51.8k

2021 Value

3.15%

1 Year growth

± 3.15%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ grew at a rate of 3.15%, from 50.2k employees to 51.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,638 people), Construction (3,144 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,561 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ, though some of these residents may live in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$87,866

Median earning men ± $7,689

$52,630

Median earning women ± $3,065

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($149,817), Information ($136,856), and Public Administration ($118,007).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($81,071), Manufacturing ($76,848), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($66,507).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Jersey.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey product (by dollars) was Electronics with $68.4B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($64.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($45.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New Jersey products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$634B

2020 Value in New Jersey

$1.35T

Projected 2050 Value in New Jersey

113% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Jersey trade was $634B. This is expected to increase 113% to $1.35T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New Jersey trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$114B
Pennsylvania
$59.4B
Ohio
$21.2B

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $114B, followed by Pennsylvania with $59.4B and Ohio and $21.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New Jersey shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing the state of New Jersey. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (57.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.4%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.696%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Jersey for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New Jersey

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Bob Menendez

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on January 17, 2006
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jon Corzine, who was elected Governor of New Jersey.

Cory Booker

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on October 31, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Jeffrey Chiesa, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Frank Lautenberg.

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing New Jersey.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Jersey over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New Jersey

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Jersey have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ awarded 9 degrees. The student population of Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 174 male students and 0 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ are White (9 and 100%), followed by Asian (0 and 0%), Black or African American (0 and 0%), and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ by number of degrees awarded are Yeshivas Emek Hatorah (7 and 77.8%) and Talmudical Academy-New Jersey (2 and 22.2%).

The most popular majors in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ are Talmudic Studies. (9 and 100%).

The median tuition cost in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ for private four year colleges is $11,650.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ, the percentage of applicants admitted was 94.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 100%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 174 (100% men and 0% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 174 students enrolled in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ, 100% men and 0% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 168 records, of which 0% were women and 100% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Talmudic Studies.

Most Common

9 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ was Talmudic Studies. with 9 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Yeshivas Emek Hatorah
7 degrees awarded
Talmudical Academy-New Jersey
2 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Yeshivas Emek Hatorah with 7 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 9 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ, which is NaNy times more than the 0 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 9 degrees mean that there were NaNy times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 0 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($11,650) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($175) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.546% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.377% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (23.9k), High School or Equivalent (17.2k), and Graduate Degree (16.8k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ was $456,700 in 2021, which is 1.86 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $441,000 to $456,700, a 3.56% increase. The homeownership rate in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ is 90.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ have an average commute time of 37.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ is $135,824. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ was Ridgewood Village, Glen Rock & Westwood Boroughs PUMA, NJ with a value of $169,605, followed by Tenafly, Park Ridge & Cresskill Boroughs PUMA, NJ and Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, with respective values of $162,351 and $158,432.

Housing

Property

$456,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$10,382

$32,665

Median Property Taxes

±$1,072

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

90.6%

Homeownership

2021

61.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 90.6% of the housing units in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 89.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ was Ridgewood Village, Glen Rock & Westwood Boroughs PUMA, NJ with a value of $169,605, followed by Tenafly, Park Ridge & Cresskill Boroughs PUMA, NJ and Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, with respective values of $162,351 and $158,432.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$135,824

Median Household Income

± $5,591

36.1k

Number of Households

± 1,438

In 2021, the median household income of the 36.1k households in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ grew to $135,824 from the previous year's value of $129,109.

The following chart displays the households in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.489

2021 Wage GINI in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ

0.488

2020 Wage GINI in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ

In 2021, the income inequality in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ was 0.489 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.292% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (70.3%)
Worked At Home (14.8%)
Public Transit (6.97%)

In 2021, 70.3% of workers in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.8%) and those who used public transit to get to work (6.97%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

37.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ have a longer commute time (37.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 10.6% of the workforce in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

3.89% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ (4.1k out of 106k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

97.3% of the population of Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ has health coverage, with 67.5% on employee plans, 5.2% on Medicaid, 12.9% on Medicare, 10.9% on non-group plans, and 0.749% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New Jersey see 1171 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.679% decrease from the previous year (1179 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1139 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 383 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,171 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Jersey

Primary care physicians in New Jersey see an average of 1,171 patients per year. This represents a 0.679% decrease from the previous year (1,179 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in New Jersey in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25% under 18 years, 16.8% between 18 and 34 years, 42.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

2.68%

Uninsured

67.5%

Employer Coverage

5.2%

Medicaid

12.9%

Medicare

10.9%

Non-Group

0.749%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ declined by 11.6% from 3.03% to 2.68%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.