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Kean University

County:
Union County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.292
State:
New Jersey

Kean University is a CDP located in Union County, New Jersey. Kean University has a 2026 population of 1,673. Kean University is currently growing at a rate of 6.7% annually and its population has increased by 40.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,187 in 2020.

The median age in Kean University is 19.7 years: 20 years for males, and 19.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 53.7 males.

1.7K
Total Population
5,728
Density (mi²)
105 6.7%
Growth

Kean University Population

Kean University Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,6731056.7%
20251,5681047.1%
20231,359473.58%
20221,312937.63%
20211,219322.7%
20201,18700%

Median Age

Overall: 19.7 years
Female: 19.6 years
Male: 20 years

Kean University Adults

There are 1,353 adults, (0 of whom are seniors) in Kean University.

Sex Ratio

Female: 886 (65.1%)
Male: 476 (34.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Kean University includes 48.53% Black or African American, 29.44% White, 5.51% Asian, 3.74% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American66148.53%
White40129.44%
Two or more races16812.33%
Asian755.51%
Other race513.74%
Native American60.44%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1369.99%
White1007.34%
Black or African American765.58%
Other race513.74%
Native American60.44%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American58542.95%
White30122.1%
Asian755.51%
Two or more races322.35%

Kean University Marital Status

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Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)