Economy & Jobs — Kean University, New Jersey
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | N/A |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$114,100 |
| Per Capita Income | $6,326 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.9% |
| Unemployment Rate | 12.8% |
| In Labor Force | 713 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Retail | 35.1% |
| Education Healthcare | 34.5% |
| Arts Food | 12.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Full Service Restaurants | 497 |
| Fast Food | 452 |
| Physician Offices | 360 |
| Law Offices | 303 |
| Dental Offices | 297 |
| Beauty Salons | 231 |
| Auto Repair | 194 |
| Grocery Stores | 160 |
| Coffee Shops | 155 |
| Insurance Agencies | 149 |
| Child Day Care | 128 |
| Accounting Firms | 123 |
| Real Estate Offices | 118 |
| Commercial Banks | 116 |
| Liquor Stores | 112 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013 (county fallback).