Long Branch, New Jersey Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Long Branch, NJ Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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C
Education Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Long Branch | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,501 | 9,334,304 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 5169.3 | 1071.4 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.73% | 0.59% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 38.1 | 40.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 13,128 | 3,503,323 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Long Branch declined by 0.1% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 32,501 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Long Branch is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 23.6% of residents. That is 3.5 points above New Jersey as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 7,671 23.6% +3.5 pts
- Millennials 29–44 7,251 22.3% +0.5 pts
- Gen X 45–60 5,933 18.3% -3.2 pts
- Boomers 61–79 5,343 16.4% -0.4 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below New Jersey, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.7% of the people living in Long Branch and men 49.3%.
- Women 50.7% New Jersey 50.9%
- Men 49.3% New Jersey 49.1%
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Economy
Long Branch has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Long Branch | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $79,361 | $103,817 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.60% | 4.37% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.0% | 6.3% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Long Branch is about 24% lower than in New Jersey.
Housing
| Metric | Long Branch | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $465,406 | $352,792 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,876 | $1,719 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 42.5% | 63.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Long Branch is about 20.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,876 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Long Branch spend about 43 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 179 hours, about 7.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Long Branch | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.5 | 26.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 43.0 | 52.4 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 179 | 218 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,550 | $6,764 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 9.9% | 16.8% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 13,124 | 14,317 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,743 | 2,109 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Long Branch is 21 minutes, shorter than the 26 minutes in New Jersey.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Long Branch has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Long Branch | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.4% | 39.6% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | 2.61 | 2.53 |
Health
Long Branch has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Long Branch | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.3 | 79.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.1% | 12.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.5% | 14.2% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Long Branch, New Jersey.
How many people live in Long Branch, New Jersey?
About 32,501 people live in Long Branch, New Jersey, in 13,128 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 38.1, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Long Branch, New Jersey mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Long Branch, New Jersey has 5,169 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 60 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Long Branch, New Jersey?
The median home costs 5.9 times the median household income ($465,406 against $79,361), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,876 a month takes about 28% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Long Branch, New Jersey?
Unemployment in Long Branch, New Jersey is 7.0%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
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