Avenel is a CDP located in Middlesex County New Jersey. Avenel has a 2024 population of 17,244. Avenel is currently growing at a rate of 0.09% annually and its population has increased by 0.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,175 in 2020.
The average household income in Avenel is $104,607 with a poverty rate of 11.24%. The median age in Avenel is 39.3 years: 40.7 years for males, and 36.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Avenel was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,192 | 41.79% |
| Black or African American | 4,086 | 23.74% |
| Asian | 3,577 | 20.78% |
| Two or more races | 1,490 | 8.66% |
| Other race | 812 | 4.72% |
| Native American | 54 | 0.31% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,394 | 2.58 | 51.9 | 48.1 |
| Married | 2,527 | 3.47 | 54.5 | 45.5 |
| Non Family | 1,819 | 1.13 | 51.2 | 48.8 |
| Female | 882 | 3.03 | 46.3 | 53.7 |
| Male | 166 | 2.52 | 51.2 | 48.8 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
51.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,043 | 8.26% |
| Associates Degree | 855 | 6.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,963 | 15.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,563 | 12.38% |
| High School Graduate | 5,000 | 39.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 440 | 3.48% |
| Some College | 1,763 | 13.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,637 | 4,137 | 680 |
| Black | 3,180 | 2,783 | 937 |
| Asian | 2,391 | 2,217 | 1,577 |
| Hispanic | 2,355 | 1,943 | 301 |
| 2+ Races | 950 | 793 | 48 |
| Other Race | 529 | 426 | 249 |
| Native American | 22 | 22 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 65.96%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $72,639 | $78,068 | $53,095 |
| Graduate Degree | $98,594 | $99,226 | $79,830 |
| High School Graduate | $34,696 | $34,992 | $34,067 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,195 | $29,597 | $0 |
| Overall | $56,326 | $66,452 | $41,558 |
| Some College | $45,114 | $68,563 | $40,353 |
$56,326
Average Earnings
$66,452
Average Male
$41,558
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
58.5% of Avenel residents speak only English, while 41.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 15.77% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,169 | 760 | 23.98% |
| White | 4,571 | 581 | 12.71% |
| Black | 2,683 | 405 | 15.1% |
| Multiple | 1,358 | 205 | 15.1% |
| Other | 751 | 154 | 20.51% |
11.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.05%
Male Poverty Rate
13.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Avenel is Hispanic, with 23.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Avenel is White, with 12.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.7%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.95% |
| Some College | 11.95% |
| High School | 6.42% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.29% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 40.31% |
| Male Unemployed | 6.84% |
| Female Employed | 6.26% |
| Male Employed | 3.39% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $101,750 | $121,892 |
| Households | $84,549 | $104,607 |
| Married Families | $120,160 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,625 | $64,679 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.0%
Male Marriage Rate
49.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
469
Number of Veterans
458
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 190 |
| Korea | 88 |
| First Gulf War | 46 |
| Second Gulf War | 35 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 181 |
| 75+ | 141 |
| 55 to 64 | 79 |
| 18 to 34 | 35 |
| 35 to 54 | 33 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 342 | 5.58% |
| Black | 58 | 1.78% |
| Hispanic | 50 | 1.92% |
| Other Race | 29 | 4.8% |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 2.42% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.02%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.8%
Labor Force Participation
49.3%
Employment Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
50.27%
Born in Avenel
70.06%
Native Born
29.94%
Foreign Born
14.36%
Non Citizen
15.58%
Naturalized
70.06% of Avenel residents were born in the United States, with 50.27% having been born in New Jersey. 14.36% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17,244 | 16 | 0.09% |
| 2023 | 17,228 | 17 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 17,211 | 79 | 0.46% |
| 2021 | 17,132 | -43 | -0.25% |
| 2020 | 17,175 | -1,417 | -7.62% |
| 2019 | 18,592 | -239 | -1.27% |
| 2018 | 18,831 | -15 | -0.08% |
| 2017 | 18,846 | 24 | 0.13% |
| 2016 | 18,822 | 29 | 0.15% |
| 2015 | 18,793 | 841 | 4.68% |
| 2014 | 17,952 | 356 | 2.02% |
| 2013 | 17,596 | 204 | 1.17% |
| 2012 | 17,392 | -247 | -1.4% |
| 2011 | 17,639 | 628 | 3.69% |
| 2010 | 17,011 | 0 | 0% |