Freehold Township, NJ Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work
What is the population of Freehold?
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There are 57,245 residents in Freehold, with a median age of 41.5. Of this, 47.78% are males and 52.22% are females. US-born citizens make up 80.45% of the resident pool in Freehold, while non-US-born citizens account for 12.36%. Additionally, 7.19% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 52,972 people in Freehold currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 52,972 people in Freehold currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 57,245 | 3.0% |
| Male Population | 27,351 | 3.7% |
| Female Population | 29,894 | 2.3% |
Male population 47.78%
Female population 52.22%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 41.5 | 1.0% |
| Citizen US Born | 46,054 | 2.2% |
| Citizen not US Born | 7,075 | 12.0% |
| Not Citizen | 4,116 | -2.4% |
Citizen US Born 80.45%
Citizen not US Born 12.36%
Not Citizen 7.19%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 232 | 22.8% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,552 | -26.3% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,479 | -6.8% |
| Moved from Different State | 617 | 9.8% |
| Same House as Last Year | 52,972 | 4.2% |
Moved from Abroad 0.41%
Moved from Same County 2.73%
Moved from Same State 2.6%
Moved from Different State 1.09%
Same House as Last Year 93.18%
What are the employment statistics in Freehold?
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White-collar workers make up 85.79% of the working population in Freehold, while blue-collar employees account for 14.21%. There are also 2,388 entrepreneurs in Freehold (8.31% of the workforce); 20,057 workers employed in private companies (69.79%); and 5,109 people working in governmental institutions (17.78%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 24,656 | 3.4% |
| Blue Collar | 4,084 | 7.5% |
White Collar 85.79%
Blue Collar 14.21%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 2,388 | 5.8% |
| Private Companies | 20,057 | 1.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 5,109 | 14.7% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,186 | 4.1% |
Self Employees 8.31%
Private Companies 69.79%
Governmental Workers 17.78%
Not for Profit Companies 4.13%
How many households are there in Freehold?
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There are a total of 20,651 households in Freehold, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 69.07% of these Freehold households, while non-family units account for the remaining 30.93%. Additionally, 32.95% of households have children and 67.05% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 20,651 | 2.3% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | 0.7% |
| Family Households | 14,263 | 2.2% |
| Non-family Households | 6,388 | 2.7% |
Family Households 69.07%
Non-family Households 30.93%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 6,805 | 3.5% |
| Households without Children | 13,846 | 1.8% |
Households with Children 32.95%
Households without Children 67.05%
What are the median and average incomes in Freehold?
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The average annual household income in Freehold is $133,254, while the median household income sits at $101,043 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $122,120, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $143,012. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $62,969 and $55,198, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $133,254 | 5.1% |
| Median Household Income | $101,043 | 8.2% |
| People below Poverty Level | 3,553 | 7.5% |
| People above Poverty Level | 51,826 | 2.6% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Freehold?
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There are 21,666 housing units in Freehold, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1981. Of the 20,651 occupied housing units in Freehold, 75.2% are owner-occupied, while 24.8% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 66.92% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $434,400. In general, housing costs reach $1,944 per month in Freehold.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 66.92% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $434,400. In general, housing costs reach $1,944 per month in Freehold.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 21,666 | 1.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1981 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,399 | -0.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 641 | 7.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,649 | 8.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3,358 | -0.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 3,565 | 0.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 4,236 | 4.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 3,896 | -1.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 2,338 | -2.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 529 | N/A |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 55 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 20,651 | 2.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 15,530 | 4.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 5,121 | -4.3% |
Owner Occupied 75.2%
Renter Occupied 24.8%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 10,393 | 3.6% |
| Without Mortgage | 5,137 | 7.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $434,400 | 2.4% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $364,800 | 4.0% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,944 | 1.5% |
With Mortgage 66.92%
Without Mortgage 33.08%
What is the level of education in Freehold?
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Approximately 28.57% of the population in Freehold holds a high school degree (that's 12,640 residents), while 15.95% have attained a college certificate (9,271 locals) and 26.31% have a bachelor's degree (11,643 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 1,625 | -7.0% |
| Some High School | 12,640 | -1.1% |
| Some College | 9,271 | 4.9% |
| Associate Degree | 4,115 | 10.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11,643 | 6.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,166 | 5.7% |
No High School 3.67%
Some High School 28.57%
Some College 15.95%
Associate Degree 9.3%
Bachelor's Degree 26.31%
Graduate Degree 16.2%
What is the marital status of Freehold residents?
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A total of 14,264 people in Freehold have never been married (which represents 30.62% of the total population), while 25,334 of them are wedded (54.38%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 498 (1.07%) and 3,726 (8%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 14,264 | 5.5% |
| Married | 25,334 | 3.3% |
| Separated | 498 | 7.8% |
| Widowed | 3,263 | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 3,726 | -1.8% |
Never Married 30.62%
Married 54.38%
Separated 1.07%
Widowed 7%
Divorced 8%
What are the most common means of transportation in Freehold?
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The top three means of transportation people in Freehold use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 21,877 residents commute by car, 1,548 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 400 by walking.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 21,877 | -0.4% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,548 | -8.1% |
| Subway or Elevated | 137 | N/A |
| Ferryboat | 16 | -27.3% |
| Bicycle | 165 | 17.0% |
| Motorcycle | 16 | 6.7% |
| TaxiCab | 64 | 68.4% |
| Walk | 400 | 25.0% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2021 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
