Borough · New Jersey
Eatontown, New Jersey
Eatontown, borough, in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Eatontown had 13,607 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 13,597 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 13,575 (±37). GEOID 3419840.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
13,607
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 13,597 · ACS 2020-2024: 13,575 ±37
Median household income
$90,463
±$15,628 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$492,400
±$29,129 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$1,601
±$113 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Eatontown and what county is it in?
Eatontown is a borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It covers 5.8 square miles of land, 2,328 residents per square mile in 2020.
Eatontown is in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 22 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Eatontown, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 13,607 people lived in Eatontown on July 1, 2025, up 0.1% since 2020, slower than New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 13,597 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 13,575 (±37).
| Measure | Eatontown | Monmouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 13,575 ±37 | 645,353 | +1,361 |
| Households | 5,719 ±330 | 251,712 | +459 |
| Average household size | 2.33 ±0.13 | 2.54 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,968 ±343 | 270,415 | no clear change |
Eatontown's population since 2000
From 14,008 in 2000 to 13,607 in 2025: down 2.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Eatontown as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Eatontown?
The median resident of Eatontown is 49.0 years old; 17.7% are under 18 and 23.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 59.4%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 14.5%. 26.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Eatontown | Monmouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.0 ±2.4 | 43.2 | +6.2 |
| Under 18 years | 17.7% ±3.0 pts | 20.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.0% ±3.1 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Male | 43.3% ±2.4 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.3% ±3.5 pts | 12.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 59.4% ±5.3 pts | 71.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 10.5% ±3.7 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 14.5% ±4.2 pts | 5.4% | +6.6 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.3% ±2.1 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 26.1% ±4.9 pts | 13.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 29.5% ±5.5 pts | 18.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.3% ±1.2 pts | 4.0% | – |
| With a disability | 13.9% ±2.5 pts | 10.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.7% ±2.7 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.3% ±2.6 pts | 94.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 37.9% ±4.3 pts | 51.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.7% ±2.4 pts | 20.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 95.4% ±1.7 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7% ±0.8 pts | 1.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Eatontown earn?
Half of Eatontown's 5,719 households earn less than $90,463 a year (±$15,628), against $124,845 in Monmouth County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 it was $81,500 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Eatontown | Monmouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $90,463 ±$15,628 | $124,845 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $117,400 ±$11,019 | $170,714 | – |
| Per capita income | $50,005 ±$4,693 | $66,696 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.4% ±1.8 pts | 6.5% | −6.8 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.1% ±2.3 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.3% ±4.0 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.9% ±1.7 pts | 96.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.3% ±2.1 pts | 93.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Eatontown?
Owners occupy 58.1% of Eatontown's occupied homes and renters 41.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $492,400 by its owner (±$29,129). The median renter pays $1,601 a month including utilities, and 39.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Eatontown | Monmouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $492,400 ±$29,129 | $606,100 | +$78,641 |
| Median gross rent | $1,601 ±$113 | $1,827 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.7% ±10.3 pts | 44.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,800 ±$121 | $3,070 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 58.1% ±5.2 pts | 75.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 41.9% ±5.2 pts | 24.4% | – |
| Housing units | 5,968 ±343 | 270,415 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.9% ±4.8 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 40.9% ±4.1 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.3% ±1.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.2% ±1.9 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.0% ±2.9 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.4% ±3.4 pts | 6.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Eatontown building?
Builders took permits for 26 new housing units in Eatontown in 2025 (14 in single-family houses; the permit office reported 5 of 12 months), 1.9 per 1,000 residents against 2.9 across New Jersey.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Eatontown work and get to work?
71.9% of Eatontown's workers drive alone and 11.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.7%.
| Measure | Eatontown | Monmouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.1% ±3.9 pts | 66.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.7% ±2.9 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 71.9% ±4.6 pts | 64.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.6% ±4.0 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.8% ±1.1 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.9% ±1.5 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.9% ±2.6 pts | 18.9% | +6.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.0 min ±2.1 | 32.1 min | −3.3 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Eatontown?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Eatontown, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $70,422 (Tract 8050.01) to $106,083 (Tract 8051).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8050.01Monmouth County | 5,930 | $70,422 |
| Tract 8051Monmouth County | 4,184 | $106,083 |
| Tract 8122Monmouth County | 3,955 | $71,058 |
| Tract 8126Monmouth County | 5,969 | $117,421 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Eatontown) · Census block assignment files
How does Eatontown compare with other places in New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Eatontown is the 2,580th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 78th-most populous of 323 in New Jersey.
Eatontown ranks 574th of 771 places in New Jersey with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 78th | 323 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 472nd | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 370th | 787 |
| Median household income | 574th | 771 |
| Per capita income | 482nd | 785 |
| Median home value | 294th | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 492nd | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 386th | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 468th | 780 |
| Median age | 140th | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 649th | 777 |
| Work from home | 520th | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 749th | 787 |
Eatontown's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
Every place in New Jersey, sortable · Compare Eatontown with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Eatontown?
9 of the 57 figures for Eatontown on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Eatontown are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Eatontown.