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West Long Branch

County:
Monmouth County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
2.856
State:
New Jersey

West Long Branch is a borough located in Monmouth County, New Jersey. West Long Branch has a 2026 population of 8,615. West Long Branch is currently growing at a rate of 0.07% annually and its population has increased by 0.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,582 in 2020.

The median household income in West Long Branch is $114,271 with a poverty rate of 3.41%. The median age in West Long Branch is 29.9 years: 31.9 years for males, and 29.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 80.9 males.

8.6K
Total Population
3,016
Density (mi²)
6 0.07%
Growth

West Long Branch Population

West Long Branch Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20268,61560.07%
20258,60950.06%
20248,604270.31%
20238,577-3-0.03%
20228,580-25-0.29%
20218,605140.16%
20208,5826918.76%
20197,891-14-0.18%
20187,905-25-0.32%
20177,930-10-0.13%
20167,94000%
20157,9401051.34%
20147,835-124-1.56%
20137,959-16-0.2%
20127,97570.09%
20117,968-109-1.35%
20108,077-20-0.25%
20008,2585687.39%
19907,6903104.2%
19807,3805357.82%
19706,8451,50828.26%
19605,33700%

Median Age

Overall: 29.9 years
Female: 29.4 years
Male: 31.9 years

West Long Branch Adults

There are 6,962 adults, (1,274 of whom are seniors) in West Long Branch.

Sex Ratio

Female: 4,745 (55.3%)
Male: 3,841 (44.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West Long Branch includes 79.83% White, 6.42% other race, 5.32% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,85479.83%
Two or more races6057.05%
Other race5516.42%
Black or African American4575.32%
Asian1111.29%
Native American80.09%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race4074.74%
White2492.9%
Two or more races1141.33%
Black or African American90.1%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,60576.93%
Two or more races4915.72%
Black or African American4485.22%
Other race1441.68%
Asian1111.29%
Native American80.09%

West Long Branch Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West Long Branch 's average per capita income is $73,406. Household income levels show a median of $114,271. The poverty rate stands at 3.41%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$178,000-
Families$163,750$185,549
Households$114,271$153,343
Non Families$71,199$84,122

$73,406

Average Income

$114,271

Median Household Income

3.41%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

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)