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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 2025 population of 1,640 . Kean University is currently growing at a rate of 7.12% annually and its population has increased by 38.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,187 in 2020.

The median age in Kean University is 19.7 years: 19.9 years for males, and 19.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 53.7 males.

1.6K
Total Population
5,615
Density (mi²)
109 7.12%
Growth

Kean University Population

Kean University Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Kean University includes 41.65% Black or African American, 34.29% White, 5.67% Asian, 3.46% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Black or African American (41.65%)

White (34.29%)

Two or more races (13.91%)

Asian (5.67%)

Other race (3.46%)

Native American (1.03%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American56641.65%
White46634.29%
Two or more races18913.91%
Asian775.67%
Other race473.46%
Native American141.03%

Kean University Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

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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)