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Freehold

County:
Monmouth County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
1.932
State:
New Jersey

Freehold is a borough located in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Freehold has a 2026 population of 12,540. It is also the county seat of Monmouth County. Freehold is currently growing at a rate of 0.04% annually and its population has increased by 0.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,510 in 2020.

The median household income in Freehold is $85,707 with a poverty rate of 14.32%. The median age in Freehold is 35.5 years: 35.7 years for males, and 35.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 97.0 males.

12.5K
Total Population
6,490
Density (mi²)
5 0.04%
Growth

Freehold Population

Freehold Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202612,54050.04%
202512,53550.04%
202412,530600.48%
202312,470-32-0.26%
202212,502-46-0.37%
202112,548150.12%
202012,5108106.92%
201911,700-59-0.5%
201811,759-56-0.47%
201711,815-30-0.25%
201611,845-30-0.25%
201511,875-51-0.43%
201411,926-27-0.23%
201311,953-12-0.1%
201211,965-42-0.35%
201112,007-31-0.26%
201012,038-14-0.12%
200010,9762342.18%
199010,7427227.21%
198010,020-525-4.98%
197010,5451,40515.37%
19609,1401,59021.06%
19507,5505988.6%
19406,952580.84%
19306,8942,12644.59%
19204,7681,53547.48%
19103,23329910.19%
19002,93420.07%
18902,93200%

Median Age

Overall: 35.5 years
Female: 35.5 years
Male: 35.7 years

Freehold Adults

There are 9,002 adults, (1,751 of whom are seniors) in Freehold.

Sex Ratio

Female: 6,350 (50.8%)
Male: 6,157 (49.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Freehold includes 49.11% White, 25.04% other race, 5.72% Black or African American, 3.44% Asian, 3.25% Native American, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,14249.11%
Other race3,13225.04%
Two or more races1,68213.45%
Black or African American7155.72%
Asian4303.44%
Native American4063.25%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race3,10124.79%
White1,73413.86%
Two or more races1,41911.35%
Native American4063.25%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,40835.24%
Black or African American7155.72%
Asian4303.44%
Two or more races2632.1%
Other race310.25%

Freehold Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Freehold 's average per capita income is $39,640. Household income levels show a median of $85,707. The poverty rate stands at 14.32%.

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$120,302-
Families$105,153$115,260
Households$85,707$107,426
Non Families$42,068$75,135

$39,640

Average Income

$85,707

Median Household Income

14.32%

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)