West Freehold is a CDP located in Monmouth County New Jersey. West Freehold has a 2024 population of 14,587. West Freehold is currently growing at a rate of 0.48% annually and its population has increased by 3.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,118 in 2020.
The average household income in West Freehold is $144,973 with a poverty rate of 3.07%. The median age in West Freehold is 40.3 years: 39.9 years for males, and 41 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Freehold was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,026 | 83.24% |
| Two or more races | 1,150 | 7.96% |
| Asian | 649 | 4.49% |
| Black or African American | 398 | 2.75% |
| Other race | 225 | 1.56% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,509 | 2.6 | 86.8 | 13.2 |
| Married | 3,159 | 3.48 | 91.5 | 8.5 |
| Non Family | 1,711 | 1.04 | 79 | 21 |
| Male | 341 | 2.39 | 88.6 | 11.4 |
| Female | 298 | 2.51 | 79.9 | 20.1 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
86.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 360 | 3.63% |
| Associates Degree | 866 | 8.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,328 | 33.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,027 | 20.45% |
| High School Graduate | 1,804 | 18.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 200 | 2.02% |
| Some College | 1,325 | 13.37% |
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 | 7,820 | 7,507 | 4,411 |
| Hispanic | 1,000 | 873 | 461 |
| 2+ Races | 543 | 531 | 377 |
| Asian | 503 | 436 | 224 |
| Black | 336 | 295 | 126 |
| Other Race | 150 | 93 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 97.79%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 69.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $87,309 | $148,154 | $75,711 |
| Graduate Degree | $100,916 | $150,132 | $90,500 |
| High School Graduate | $49,788 | $59,817 | $33,088 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,521 | $0 | $10,167 |
| Overall | $78,154 | $107,976 | $66,269 |
| Some College | $64,857 | $118,092 | $62,543 |
$78,154
Average Earnings
$107,976
Average Male
$66,269
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.13% of West Freehold residents speak only English, while 16.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.36% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,874 | 231 | 2.12% |
| Hispanic | 2,036 | 121 | 5.94% |
| Other | 219 | 84 | 38.36% |
| Black | 382 | 77 | 20.16% |
| Multiple | 1,150 | 34 | 2.96% |
3.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.56%
Male Poverty Rate
2.62%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Freehold is Other, with 38.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Freehold is White, with 2.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.01%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.21% |
| High School | 6.24% |
| Some College | 4.43% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.47% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 15.52% |
| Female Unemployed | 10.28% |
| Female Employed | 2.55% |
| Male Employed | 2.29% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $172,163 | $177,398 |
| Households | $117,108 | $144,973 |
| Married Families | $179,174 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,064 | $71,488 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.8%
Male Marriage Rate
55.3%
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
599
Number of Veterans
501
Male Veterans
98
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 178 |
| First Gulf War | 142 |
| Korea | 69 |
| World War II | 63 |
| Second Gulf War | 37 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 268 |
| 35 to 54 | 183 |
| 65 to 74 | 101 |
| 55 to 64 | 29 |
| 18 to 34 | 18 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 581 | 6.31% |
| Hispanic | 60 | 5.41% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 3.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.9%
Labor Force Participation
65.4%
Employment Rate
3.6%
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
47.15%
Born in West Freehold
87.01%
Native Born
12.99%
Foreign Born
4.85%
Non Citizen
8.14%
Naturalized
87.01% of West Freehold residents were born in the United States, with 47.15% having been born in New Jersey. 4.85% 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 | 14,587 | 69 | 0.48% |
| 2023 | 14,518 | 70 | 0.48% |
| 2022 | 14,448 | -117 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 14,565 | 447 | 3.17% |
| 2020 | 14,118 | 438 | 3.2% |
| 2019 | 13,680 | -79 | -0.57% |
| 2018 | 13,759 | 56 | 0.41% |
| 2017 | 13,703 | 194 | 1.44% |
| 2016 | 13,509 | -491 | -3.51% |
| 2015 | 14,000 | 78 | 0.56% |
| 2014 | 13,922 | 31 | 0.22% |
| 2013 | 13,891 | -224 | -1.59% |
| 2012 | 14,115 | -144 | -1.01% |
| 2011 | 14,259 | 646 | 4.75% |
| 2010 | 13,613 | 0 | 0% |