Kean University is a CDP located in Union County New Jersey. Kean University has a 2024 population of 1,531. Kean University is currently growing at a rate of 7.74% annually and its population has increased by 28.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,187 in 2020.
The average household income in Kean University is $0 with a poverty rate of 0%. The median age in Kean University is 19.8 years: 20.3 years for males, and 19.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kean University was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 605 | 46.11% |
| White | 440 | 33.54% |
| Asian | 140 | 10.67% |
| Two or more races | 80 | 6.1% |
| Other race | 32 | 2.44% |
| Native American | 15 | 1.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Married | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non Family | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
0
Average Family Size
0
Average Household Size
0.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3 | 7.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 33 | 82.5% |
| High School Graduate | 0 | 0% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 4 | 10% |
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 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Hispanic | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $33,750 | $33,929 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $0 | $33,929 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$0
Average Earnings
$33,929
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.91% of Kean University residents speak only English, while 23.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.59% of the population.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | - |
| Households | - | - |
| Married Families | - | - |
| Non Families | - | - |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
1.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
2.3%
Male Marriage Rate
0.0%
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
0
Number of Veterans
0
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.8%
Labor Force Participation
49.3%
Employment Rate
2.9%
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
71.04%
Born in Kean University
94.05%
Native Born
5.95%
Foreign Born
5.41%
Non Citizen
0.53%
Naturalized
94.05% of Kean University residents were born in the United States, with 71.04% having been born in New Jersey. 5.41% 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 | 1,531 | 110 | 7.74% |
| 2023 | 1,421 | 109 | 8.31% |
| 2022 | 1,312 | 93 | 7.63% |
| 2021 | 1,219 | 32 | 2.7% |
| 2020 | 1,187 | 0 | 0% |