Shrewsbury township is located in Monmouth County New Jersey. Shrewsbury township has a 2024 population of 1,066. Shrewsbury township is currently declining at a rate of -0.47% annually and its population has decreased by -1.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,079 in 2020.
The average household income in Shrewsbury township is $91,932 with a poverty rate of 12.21%. The median age in Shrewsbury township is 39.8 years: 38.7 years for males, and 53.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Shrewsbury township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 651 | 51.3% |
| Two or more races | 303 | 23.88% |
| Black or African American | 174 | 13.71% |
| Asian | 100 | 7.88% |
| Other race | 41 | 3.23% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 519 | 2.45 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Non Family | 224 | 1.24 | 58.5 | 41.5 |
| Married | 152 | 2.8 | 75.7 | 24.3 |
| Female | 120 | 4.09 | 70.8 | 29.2 |
| Male | 23 | 3.22 | 65.2 | 34.8 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
66.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 33 | 3.1% |
| Associates Degree | 72 | 6.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 176 | 16.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 69 | 6.48% |
| High School Graduate | 329 | 30.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34 | 3.2% |
| Some College | 351 | 32.99% |
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 | 528 | 526 | 175 |
| 2+ Races | 245 | 222 | 11 |
| Black | 137 | 110 | 4 |
| Asian | 89 | 78 | 52 |
| Hispanic | 77 | 77 | 5 |
| Other Race | 28 | 24 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 58.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,688 | $78,000 | $45,795 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,750 | $95,625 | $36,250 |
| High School Graduate | $48,571 | $50,801 | $26,875 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $49,750 | $52,191 | $35,139 |
| Some College | $55,179 | $58,267 | $33,750 |
$49,750
Average Earnings
$52,191
Average Male
$35,139
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.5% of Shrewsbury township residents speak only English, while 16.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.31% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 303 | 81 | 26.73% |
| Hispanic | 159 | 61 | 38.36% |
| White | 601 | 24 | 3.99% |
| Black | 174 | 19 | 10.92% |
| Other | 41 | 13 | 31.71% |
| Asian | 100 | 6 | 6% |
12.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.3%
Male Poverty Rate
14.17%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shrewsbury township is Hispanic, with 38.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shrewsbury township is White, with 3.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.84%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 56.72% |
| High School | 8.21% |
| Some College | 6.62% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.53% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 54.55% |
| Female Employed | 9.82% |
| Male Employed | 1.87% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $94,583 | $100,820 |
| Households | $77,656 | $91,932 |
| Married Families | $86,667 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $57,222 | $77,828 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.6%
Male Marriage Rate
28.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
28
Number of Veterans
28
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 11 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
| 75+ | 3 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 11 | 7.48% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 11.34% |
| White | 10 | 1.69% |
| Other Race | 7 | 17.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
78.3%
Labor Force Participation
76.6%
Employment Rate
2.2%
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
73.21%
Born in Shrewsbury township
85.74%
Native Born
14.26%
Foreign Born
5.52%
Non Citizen
8.75%
Naturalized
85.74% of Shrewsbury township residents were born in the United States, with 73.21% having been born in New Jersey. 5.52% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,041 | -5 | -0.48% |
| 2028 | 1,046 | -5 | -0.48% |
| 2027 | 1,051 | -5 | -0.47% |
| 2026 | 1,056 | -5 | -0.47% |
| 2025 | 1,061 | -5 | -0.47% |
| 2024 | 1,066 | -5 | -0.47% |
| 2023 | 1,071 | -5 | -0.46% |
| 2022 | 1,076 | -6 | -0.55% |
| 2021 | 1,082 | 3 | 0.28% |
| 2020 | 1,079 | 84 | 8.44% |
| 2019 | 995 | -5 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 1,000 | -5 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 1,005 | -3 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 1,008 | -3 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 1,011 | -5 | -0.49% |
| 2014 | 1,016 | -4 | -0.39% |
| 2013 | 1,020 | -2 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 1,022 | -2 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 1,024 | -5 | -0.49% |
| 2010 | 1,029 | 0 | 0% |