West Long Branch borough is located in Monmouth County New Jersey. West Long Branch borough has a 2024 population of 8,536. West Long Branch borough is currently declining at a rate of -0.22% annually and its population has decreased by -0.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,584 in 2020.
The average household income in West Long Branch borough is $150,923 with a poverty rate of 6.13%. The median age in West Long Branch borough is 31.4 years: 32.4 years for males, and 30.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Long Branch borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,431 | 86.94% |
| Black or African American | 474 | 5.55% |
| Two or more races | 324 | 3.79% |
| Other race | 266 | 3.11% |
| Asian | 52 | 0.61% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,747 | 2.61 | 73.1 | 26.9 |
| Married | 1,691 | 3.32 | 91.6 | 8.4 |
| Non Family | 799 | 1.13 | 39.2 | 60.8 |
| Female | 213 | 2.66 | 47.9 | 52.1 |
| Male | 44 | 2.27 | 100 | 0 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
73.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 388 | 7.77% |
| Associates Degree | 278 | 5.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,439 | 28.82% |
| Graduate Degree | 800 | 16.02% |
| High School Graduate | 1,047 | 20.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 75 | 1.5% |
| Some College | 966 | 19.35% |
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 | 4,366 | 4,134 | 2,087 |
| Black | 281 | 79 | 42 |
| Hispanic | 161 | 138 | 41 |
| 2+ Races | 120 | 113 | 26 |
| Other Race | 103 | 94 | 22 |
| Asian | 21 | 21 | 21 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $87,990 | $132,303 | $69,016 |
| Graduate Degree | $89,231 | $175,417 | $66,727 |
| High School Graduate | $65,833 | $86,563 | $32,760 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $53,657 | $53,472 | $55,263 |
| Overall | $68,345 | $87,635 | $60,919 |
| Some College | $47,670 | $46,838 | $47,926 |
$68,345
Average Earnings
$87,635
Average Male
$60,919
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.07% of West Long Branch borough residents speak only English, while 8.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.55% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,114 | 320 | 5.23% |
| Multiple | 313 | 70 | 22.36% |
| Black | 281 | 33 | 11.74% |
| Hispanic | 400 | 18 | 4.5% |
6.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.27%
Male Poverty Rate
6.02%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Long Branch borough is Multiple, with 22.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Long Branch borough is Hispanic, with 4.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.3%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.9%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 7.74% |
| Some College | 6.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.88% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 4.32% |
| Female Employed | 1.77% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $153,352 | $185,037 |
| Households | $114,036 | $150,923 |
| Married Families | $158,795 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,266 | $66,805 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.6%
Male Marriage Rate
41.6%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
228
Number of Veterans
207
Male Veterans
21
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 68 |
| First Gulf War | 45 |
| Korea | 36 |
| Second Gulf War | 24 |
| World War II | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 88 |
| 35 to 54 | 62 |
| 55 to 64 | 45 |
| 65 to 74 | 33 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 217 | 3.55% |
| Black | 11 | 2.32% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.8%
Labor Force Participation
59.1%
Employment Rate
7.5%
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
67.65%
Born in West Long Branch borough
94.83%
Native Born
5.17%
Foreign Born
1.45%
Non Citizen
3.72%
Naturalized
94.83% of West Long Branch borough residents were born in the United States, with 67.65% having been born in New Jersey. 1.45% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,441 | -19 | -0.22% |
| 2028 | 8,460 | -19 | -0.22% |
| 2027 | 8,479 | -19 | -0.22% |
| 2026 | 8,498 | -19 | -0.22% |
| 2025 | 8,517 | -19 | -0.22% |
| 2024 | 8,536 | -19 | -0.22% |
| 2023 | 8,555 | -19 | -0.22% |
| 2022 | 8,574 | -31 | -0.36% |
| 2021 | 8,605 | 21 | 0.24% |
| 2020 | 8,584 | 693 | 8.78% |
| 2019 | 7,891 | -14 | -0.18% |
| 2018 | 7,905 | -25 | -0.32% |
| 2017 | 7,930 | -10 | -0.13% |
| 2016 | 7,940 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 7,940 | 105 | 1.34% |
| 2014 | 7,835 | -124 | -1.56% |
| 2013 | 7,959 | -16 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 7,975 | 7 | 0.09% |
| 2011 | 7,968 | -109 | -1.35% |
| 2010 | 8,077 | 0 | 0% |