Demographics & People — Freehold, New Jersey
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 12,504 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~12,500 |
| Median Age | 35.5 |
| Total Households | 4,270 |
| Family Households | 2,868 |
| Average Household Size | 2.91 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5799 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,471 |
| Black or African American | 879 |
| Asian | 381 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,532 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 6,342 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 5,622 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 3,676 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,864 |
| Irish | 1,176 |
| German | 870 |
| Italian | 868 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 726 |
| Polish | 687 |
| American | 619 |
Language
| English Only | 5,470 |
| Spanish | 5,751 |
| Population 5+ | 11,718 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 413 |
| Population 18+ | 9,102 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.5 minutes |
| Work from Home | 9.2% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Freehold, New Jersey.