Demographics & People — West Long Branch, New Jersey
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 8,576 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~8,600 |
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| Median Age | 29.9 |
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| Total Households | 2,771 |
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| Family Households | 1,886 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.6 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2505 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,177 |
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| Black or African American | 471 |
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| Asian | 91 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 598 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Italian | 2,439 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,153 |
| Irish | 1,210 |
| Other groups | 1,075 |
| English | 801 |
| German | 742 |
| Arab | 601 |
| Syrian | 601 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 511 |
| Polish | 311 |
Language
| English Only | 7,046 |
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| Spanish | 200 |
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| Population 5+ | 7,922 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 228 |
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| Population 18+ | 6,912 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 23.7% |
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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 West Long Branch, New Jersey.
