Freehold borough is located in Monmouth County New Jersey. Freehold borough has a 2024 population of 12,372. Freehold borough is currently declining at a rate of -0.47% annually and its population has decreased by -1.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,513 in 2020.
The average household income in Freehold borough is $95,122 with a poverty rate of 15.18%. The median age in Freehold borough is 35.5 years: 34.7 years for males, and 35.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Freehold borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,508 | 52.07% |
| Other race | 2,208 | 17.67% |
| Black or African American | 1,552 | 12.42% |
| Two or more races | 1,139 | 9.11% |
| Native American | 818 | 6.55% |
| Asian | 273 | 2.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,388 | 2.83 | 51 | 49 |
| Married | 1,856 | 3.47 | 72.5 | 27.5 |
| Non Family | 1,397 | 1.14 | 38.4 | 61.6 |
| Female | 757 | 4 | 33.8 | 66.2 |
| Male | 378 | 3.61 | 26.7 | 73.3 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.83
Average Household Size
51.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 884 | 11.06% |
| Associates Degree | 869 | 10.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,595 | 19.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 809 | 10.12% |
| High School Graduate | 1,826 | 22.84% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 918 | 11.48% |
| Some College | 1,094 | 13.68% |
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 | 3,417 | 3,231 | 1,546 |
| Hispanic | 3,345 | 1,879 | 499 |
| Other Race | 1,091 | 617 | 159 |
| Black | 841 | 734 | 166 |
| 2+ Races | 738 | 609 | 295 |
| Native American | 646 | 48 | 0 |
| Asian | 211 | 188 | 102 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.56%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 48.34%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,813 | $50,688 | $59,961 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,855 | $73,750 | $65,565 |
| High School Graduate | $31,419 | $44,474 | $27,842 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,911 | $32,604 | $29,820 |
| Overall | $34,905 | $37,708 | $33,849 |
| Some College | $27,284 | $39,342 | $25,149 |
$34,905
Average Earnings
$37,708
Average Male
$33,849
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
53.94% of Freehold borough residents speak only English, while 46.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 41.34% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5,622 | 1,103 | 19.62% |
| Other | 2,208 | 552 | 25% |
| White | 4,467 | 405 | 9.07% |
| Black | 1,552 | 215 | 13.85% |
| Asian | 273 | 70 | 25.64% |
| Multiple | 1,139 | 20 | 1.76% |
15.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.9%
Male Poverty Rate
19.11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Freehold borough is Asian, with 25.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Freehold borough is Multiple, with 1.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.71%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 21.08% |
| Some College | 15.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.1% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.98% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 50.64% |
| Female Employed | 12.2% |
| Male Employed | 9.98% |
| Male Unemployed | 4.8% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $93,565 | $105,525 |
| Households | $71,205 | $95,122 |
| Married Families | $112,891 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,997 | $64,678 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.2%
Male Marriage Rate
38.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
413
Number of Veterans
367
Male Veterans
46
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 134 |
| Vietnam | 112 |
| First Gulf War | 65 |
| Korea | 20 |
| World War II | 15 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 110 |
| 75+ | 103 |
| 55 to 64 | 81 |
| 65 to 74 | 76 |
| 18 to 34 | 43 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 260 | 5.38% |
| Black | 101 | 10.98% |
| Other Race | 52 | 3.56% |
| Hispanic | 49 | 1.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
22.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.34%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.8%
Labor Force Participation
66.5%
Employment Rate
8.2%
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
51.85%
Born in Freehold borough
71.61%
Native Born
28.39%
Foreign Born
16.31%
Non Citizen
12.08%
Naturalized
71.61% of Freehold borough residents were born in the United States, with 51.85% having been born in New Jersey. 16.31% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 12,082 | -58 | -0.48% |
| 2028 | 12,140 | -58 | -0.48% |
| 2027 | 12,198 | -58 | -0.47% |
| 2026 | 12,256 | -58 | -0.47% |
| 2025 | 12,314 | -58 | -0.47% |
| 2024 | 12,372 | -58 | -0.47% |
| 2023 | 12,430 | -58 | -0.46% |
| 2022 | 12,488 | -61 | -0.49% |
| 2021 | 12,549 | 36 | 0.29% |
| 2020 | 12,513 | 813 | 6.95% |
| 2019 | 11,700 | -59 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 11,759 | -56 | -0.47% |
| 2017 | 11,815 | -30 | -0.25% |
| 2016 | 11,845 | -30 | -0.25% |
| 2015 | 11,875 | -51 | -0.43% |
| 2014 | 11,926 | -27 | -0.23% |
| 2013 | 11,953 | -12 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 11,965 | -42 | -0.35% |
| 2011 | 12,007 | -31 | -0.26% |
| 2010 | 12,038 | 0 | 0% |