Long Branch city, New Jersey
Long Branch city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Long Branch city is a geographic entity located in Monmouth County, New Jersey. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 33,321. The land area covers 5.12 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 33,321 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 36.8 yrs | ±1.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 13,140 | ±577 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 15,091 | ±546 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 13,140 | ±577 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,951 | ±370 |
| Median Home Value | $574,000 | ±$38,890 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,876 | ±$94 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $79,653 | ±$10,543 |
| Per Capita Income | $43,114 | ±$3,890 |
| Poverty Rate | 15.5% | ±2.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 4,985 | ±932 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7% | ±1.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 15,894 | ±937 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.8% | ±2.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 33,214 (2024)
ID: 130855
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC D
344 BROADWAY, LONG BRANCH NJ 07740-6994
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GUS Population: 647,520 (2024)
ID: 130808
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DIRECTOR OF PLANNING
1 E MAIN ST, FREEHOLD NJ 07728-2278
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career and Technical School Long Branch | 09-12 | Long Branch, NJ | |
| Regular School Long Branch | KG-05 | Long Branch, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | LONG BRANCH, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | LAKE COMO, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | FREEHOLD, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | HOWELL, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | WALL, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | FARMINGDALE, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ASBURY PARK, NJ | |
| 8 Nearby | 2-6 | LINCROFT, NJ |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER
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Hospital | City address association | 300 SECOND AVENUE, LONG BRANCH, NJ, 07740 |
(732) 222-5200
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Monmouth University
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College | 1.4 mi away | 400 Cedar Ave, West Long Branch, NJ, 07764-1898 |
7325713400
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LONG BRANCH PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.6 mi away | 328 BROADWAY, LONG BRANCH, NJ, 07740 |
(201) 222-3900
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Advantage Career Institute
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College Vocational | 3.3 mi away | 215 Broad Street, Eatontown, NJ, 07724 |
7324404110
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ELBERON BRANCH
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Library | 2.1 mi away | 168 LINCOLN AVENUE, LONG BRANCH, NJ, 07740 |
(908) 870-1776
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MCI Institute of NJ
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College | 3.7 mi away | 901 West Park Avenue St 201, Ocean, NJ, 07712 |
7326951190
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WEST LONG BRANCH PUB. LIB.
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Library | 1.4 mi away | 95 POPLAR AVENUE, W. LONG BRANCH, NJ, 07764 |
(201) 222-5993
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Brookdale Community College
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College | 7.8 mi away | 765 Newman Springs Rd, Lincroft, NJ, 07738-1597 |
7322242345
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OCEANPORT LIBRARY
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Library | 2.3 mi away | MONMOUTH BLVD. & MYRTLE RD., OCEANPORT, NJ, 07757 |
(201) 229-2626
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MCVSD
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College Vocational | 13.8 mi away | 4000 Kozloski Rd, Freehold, NJ, 07728-5033 |
73243179420
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at LONG BRANCH-OAKHURST, NJ US, located 0.6 miles from Long Branch city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41.8° | 24.8° | 33.3° | 4.20" | — |
| February | 43.1° | 25.9° | 34.5° | 3.31" | — |
| March | 49.2° | 32.3° | 40.8° | 4.33" | — |
| April | 58.9° | 41.0° | 50.0° | 3.91" | — |
| May | 68.3° | 50.8° | 59.5° | 4.13" | — |
| June | 77.8° | 60.9° | 69.3° | 4.34" | — |
| July | 83.5° | 66.8° | 75.1° | 4.40" | — |
| August | 81.8° | 65.4° | 73.6° | 6.27" | — |
| September | 76.2° | 58.9° | 67.6° | 4.33" | — |
| October | 65.5° | 46.9° | 56.2° | 4.71" | — |
| November | 55.6° | 37.3° | 46.4° | 3.82" | — |
| December | 46.9° | 30.0° | 38.4° | 4.78" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Branch city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| West Long Branch borough | Borough | 1.7 mi | — |
| Oceanport borough | Borough | 2.0 mi | — |
| Monmouth Beach borough | Borough | 2.8 mi | — |
| Oakhurst CDP | CDP | 3.0 mi | — |
| Deal borough | Borough | 3.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3402541310. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.