Matawan borough is located in Monmouth County New Jersey. Matawan borough has a 2024 population of 9,659. Matawan borough is currently declining at a rate of -0.46% annually but its population has increased by 1.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,548 in 2020.
The average household income in Matawan borough is $136,829 with a poverty rate of 7.04%. The median age in Matawan borough is 38 years: 36.8 years for males, and 39.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Matawan borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,075 | 74.11% |
| Black or African American | 1,139 | 11.93% |
| Two or more races | 818 | 8.57% |
| Asian | 285 | 2.99% |
| Other race | 195 | 2.04% |
| Native American | 34 | 0.36% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,775 | 2.5 | 62.2 | 37.8 |
| Married | 1,790 | 3.39 | 81.8 | 18.2 |
| Non Family | 1,567 | 1.41 | 43.2 | 56.8 |
| Female | 288 | 2.76 | 63.5 | 36.5 |
| Male | 130 | 2.95 | 18.5 | 81.5 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
62.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 122 | 1.74% |
| Associates Degree | 578 | 8.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,092 | 29.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 851 | 12.14% |
| High School Graduate | 2,011 | 28.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 52 | 0.74% |
| Some College | 1,301 | 18.57% |
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 | 4,954 | 4,817 | 2,197 |
| Black | 759 | 748 | 122 |
| Hispanic | 703 | 697 | 251 |
| 2+ Races | 528 | 508 | 343 |
| Asian | 266 | 266 | 152 |
| Other Race | 109 | 109 | 25 |
| Native American | 17 | 17 | 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 2+ races people with a rate of 64.96%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $80,266 | $82,708 | $80,144 |
| Graduate Degree | $91,129 | $107,333 | $79,350 |
| High School Graduate | $44,645 | $46,431 | $37,259 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $63,750 | $63,750 | $0 |
| Overall | $64,905 | $72,313 | $58,024 |
| Some College | $65,568 | $93,964 | $38,782 |
$64,905
Average Earnings
$72,313
Average Male
$58,024
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.26% of Matawan borough residents speak only English, while 14.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.39% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,319 | 571 | 9.04% |
| Hispanic | 1,235 | 74 | 5.99% |
| Multiple | 813 | 40 | 4.92% |
| Native | 34 | 34 | 100% |
| Asian | 285 | 20 | 7.02% |
7.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.24%
Male Poverty Rate
7.96%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Matawan borough is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Matawan borough is Multiple, with 4.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.1%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.11% |
| High School | 13.93% |
| Some College | 4.52% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.91% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 4.48% |
| Female Employed | 0.76% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $137,179 | $163,356 |
| Households | $125,040 | $136,829 |
| Married Families | $148,696 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $94,821 | $98,379 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.0%
Male Marriage Rate
53.0%
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
488
Number of Veterans
463
Male Veterans
25
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 216 |
| Vietnam | 121 |
| First Gulf War | 50 |
| Korea | 14 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 179 |
| 55 to 64 | 116 |
| 65 to 74 | 76 |
| 75+ | 72 |
| 35 to 54 | 45 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 419 | 7.41% |
| Hispanic | 67 | 9.09% |
| Black | 47 | 5.62% |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 4.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.64%
Veteran Poverty Rate
9.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
75%
Labor Force Participation
71.8%
Employment Rate
4.3%
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
58.09%
Born in Matawan borough
87.09%
Native Born
12.91%
Foreign Born
1.76%
Non Citizen
11.15%
Naturalized
87.09% of Matawan borough residents were born in the United States, with 58.09% having been born in New Jersey. 1.76% 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 | 9,434 | -45 | -0.47% |
| 2028 | 9,479 | -45 | -0.47% |
| 2027 | 9,524 | -45 | -0.47% |
| 2026 | 9,569 | -45 | -0.47% |
| 2025 | 9,614 | -45 | -0.47% |
| 2024 | 9,659 | -45 | -0.46% |
| 2023 | 9,704 | -45 | -0.46% |
| 2022 | 9,749 | 84 | 0.87% |
| 2021 | 9,665 | 117 | 1.23% |
| 2020 | 9,548 | 894 | 10.33% |
| 2019 | 8,654 | -40 | -0.46% |
| 2018 | 8,694 | -108 | -1.23% |
| 2017 | 8,802 | 7 | 0.08% |
| 2016 | 8,795 | -22 | -0.25% |
| 2015 | 8,817 | -60 | -0.68% |
| 2014 | 8,877 | -36 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 8,913 | -15 | -0.17% |
| 2012 | 8,928 | 32 | 0.36% |
| 2011 | 8,896 | 5 | 0.06% |
| 2010 | 8,891 | 0 | 0% |