Demographics in Avenel, NJ

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Avenel?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

17,143

Male

9,985

58.2%

Female

7,158

41.8%

Median Age

39.3

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

35.9%

Black

27.8%

Hispanic

21.2%

Asian

19.9%

Two or More

11.7%

Other

4.7%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

22.3%

High School or Higher

48.9%

Foreign Born

29.4%

Veterans

3.1%

Married

36.6%

Avg Household Size

2.5

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Avenel, NJ has a population of 17,143 with a median age of 39.3. The racial makeup is 35.9% White, 21.2% Hispanic, 27.8% Black, 19.9% Asian. About 22.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 29.4%.