Demographics & People — Matawan, New Jersey
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 9,636 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~9,900 |
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| Median Age | 34.7 |
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| Total Households | 3,716 |
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| Family Households | 2,135 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.57 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4961 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,211 |
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| Black or African American | 1,300 |
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| Asian | 168 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,514 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 2,735 |
| Irish | 1,965 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,866 |
| Italian | 1,861 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,240 |
| German | 753 |
| Polish | 726 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 654 |
| English | 559 |
| Hispanic: South American | 329 |
Language
| English Only | 7,699 |
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| Spanish | 771 |
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| Population 5+ | 9,004 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 488 |
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| Population 18+ | 7,425 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 32.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 21.1% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Matawan, New Jersey.
