Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ

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2023 Population

106,508

0.239% 1-year growth

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

US Senator

Andy Kim

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

43.2

1.89% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

5.07%

13.4% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$147,570

2.27% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$559,600

8.05% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

51,136

1.28% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ had a population of 107k people with a median age of 43.2 and a median household income of $147,570. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ grew from 106,254 to 106,508, a 0.239% increase and its median household income grew from $144,296 to $147,570, a 2.27% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ are White (Non-Hispanic) (71.5%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (11.5%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.16%), White (Hispanic) (3.59%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.23%).

21.6% 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.

95.6% of the residents in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ are Salon Professional Academy (97 degrees awarded in 2022), Yeshivas Emek Hatorah (2 degrees), and Talmudical Academy-New Jersey (1 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ was $559,600, and the homeownership rate was 91.1%.

Most people in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 36.3 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, Monmouth County (Southeast)--Wall, Tinton Falls (South) PUMA, NJ, Monmouth County (Southwest)--Freehold, Manalapan PUMA, NJ, Monmouth County (Southeast)--Long Branch, Asbury Park & Eatontown PUMA, NJ, Monmouth County (Northwest)--Matawan & Aberdeen PUMA, NJ, Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ, Ocean County (Northwest) PUMA, NJ, and Ocean County (Northeast)--Brick & Point Pleasant PUMA, NJ.

United States New Jersey

Population & Diversity

Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ is home to a population of 107k people, from which 95.6% are citizens. As of 2023, 16.9% of Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ residents were born outside of the country (18k people).

In 2023, there were 6.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (76.2k people) in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.3k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 4.44k Two+ (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 (5,541 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (3,465 households), and Russian (2,417 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

53,895

Women

51.2%

51,443

Men

48.8%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 105,338 inhabitants, with 48.8% men, and 51.2% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

95.6%

2023 Citizenship

95.9%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 95.6% of Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ was 95.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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)
76.2k ± 1.95k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
12.3k ± 1.28k
Two+ (Hispanic)
4.44k ± 829

10.1%

Hispanic Population

10.8k people

10.1% of the people in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ are hispanic (10.8k 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
2,881 ± 1,300 people
China
1,416 ± 918 people
Ukraine
861 ± 717 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ was India, the natal country of 2,881 Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ residents, followed by China with 1,416 and Ukraine with 861.

Foreign-Born Population

16.9%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

18k people

16.4%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

17.5k people

As of 2023, 16.9% of Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ residents (18k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ was 16.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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
5,541 households (5.47%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
3,465 households (3.42%)
Russian
2,417 households (2.39%)

21.6% 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 22%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ was Spanish. 5.47% 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
1,472 ± 357
Gulf War (2001-)
374 ± 158
Gulf War (1990s)
203 ± 109

Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.94 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ employs 51.1k people. The largest industries in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ are Elementary & secondary schools (4,349 people), Construction (3,461 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,378 people), and the highest paying industries are Other professional, scientific & technical services ($288,812), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($229,075), and Insurance carriers ($226,585).

Males in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ have an average income that is 1.58 times higher than the average income of females, which is $88,524. The income inequality in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ (measured using the Gini index) is 0.487, 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

51.1k

2022 Value

−1.28%

1 Year decline

± −1.28%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ declined at a rate of −1.28%, from 51.8k employees to 51.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ, are Other managers (2,043 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,589 people), and Registered nurses (1,439 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

51.1k

2022 Value

−1.28%

1 Year decline

± −1.28%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ declined at a rate of −1.28%, from 51.8k employees to 51.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,349 people), Construction (3,461 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,378 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

$99,243

Median earning men ± $6,355

$55,271

Median earning women ± $5,489

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($171,113), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($166,500), and Public Administration ($136,875).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Manufacturing ($86,964), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($84,125), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($77,203).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.27%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.24M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 2.27% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 16.5%.

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

Education

In 2022, universities in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ awarded 100 degrees. The student population of Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 180 male students and 104 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ are White (63 and 63%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (14 and 14%), Black or African American (11 and 11%), and Unknown (7 and 7%).

The largest universities in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ by number of degrees awarded are Salon Professional Academy (97 and 97%), Yeshivas Emek Hatorah (2 and 2%), and Talmudical Academy-New Jersey (1 and 1%).

The most popular majors in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (51 and 51%), General Cosmetology (40 and 40%), and Barbering (3 and 3%).

The median tuition cost in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ for private four year colleges is $11,850.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ, the percentage of applicants admitted was 85.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 100%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 284 (63.4% men and 36.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 284 students enrolled in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ, 63.4% men and 36.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 237 records, of which 27.8% were women and 72.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Cosmetology
40 degrees awarded
Barbering
3 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Salon Professional Academy
97 degrees awarded
Yeshivas Emek Hatorah
2 degrees awarded
Talmudical Academy-New Jersey
1 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Salon Professional Academy with 97 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 7 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ, which is 0.0753 times less than the 93 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 63 degrees mean that there were 4.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 14 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 ($11,850) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($175) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

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 2022, 0.698% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.419% 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 2022 were Bachelors Degree (24.7k), High School or Equivalent (16.9k), and Graduate Degree (16.7k).

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 $559,600 in 2023, which is 1.84 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $517,900 to $559,600, a 8.05% increase. The homeownership rate in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ is 91.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ have an average commute time of 36.3 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 $147,570. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ was Bergen County (Central)--Ridgewood Village, Glen Rock & Westwood PUMA, NJ with a value of $192,020, followed by Essex County (Southwest)--West Orange & Livingston PUMA, NJ and Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, with respective values of $175,885 and $174,167.

Housing

Property

$559,600

Median Property Value 2023

±$12,896

$34,174

Median Property Taxes

±$1,042

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

91.1%

Homeownership

2023

61.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 91.1% 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 90.5%.

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 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ was Bergen County (Central)--Ridgewood Village, Glen Rock & Westwood PUMA, NJ with a value of $192,020, followed by Essex County (Southwest)--West Orange & Livingston PUMA, NJ and Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, with respective values of $175,885 and $174,167.

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.

$147,570

Median Household Income

± $6,594

37.5k

Number of Households

± 1,477

In 2023, the median household income of the 37.5k households in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ grew to $147,570 from the previous year's value of $144,296.

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

0.487

2022 Wage GINI in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ

0.489

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

In 2022, the income inequality in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ was 0.487 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.573% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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 2023

Drove Alone (64.9%)
Worked At Home (20.7%)
Carpooled (6.72%)

In 2023, 64.9% of workers in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (20.7%) and those who carpooled to work (6.72%).

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

36.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ have a longer commute time (36.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 9.29% 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

5.07% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ (5.38k out of 106k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 75+.

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

96.9% of the population of Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ has health coverage, with 65.6% on employee plans, 5.36% on Medicaid, 14.8% on Medicare, 10.6% on non-group plans, and 0.59% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New Jersey see 1181 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.854% increase from the previous year (1171 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1168 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 370 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,181 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Jersey

Primary care physicians in New Jersey see an average of 1,181 patients per year. This represents a 0.854% increase from the previous year (1,171 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 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.2% under 18 years, 16.4% between 18 and 34 years, 41.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.06%

Uninsured

65.6%

Employer Coverage

5.36%

Medicaid

14.8%

Medicare

10.6%

Non-Group

0.59%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ grew by 3.62% from 2.95% to 3.06%.

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.