Township · New Jersey
Howell Township, New Jersey
Howell Township, township, in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Howell Township had 55,156 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 53,537 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 53,926 (±41). GEOID 3402533300.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
55,156
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 53,537 · ACS 2020-2024: 53,926 ±41
Median household income
$134,854
±$7,094 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$507,200
±$16,585 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$2,280
±$516 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Howell Township and what county is it in?
Howell Township is a township in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It covers 60.3 square miles of land, 888 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Howell Township: Ramtown (CDP, 6,329 in 2020).
Howell Township 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 Howell Township, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 55,156 people lived in Howell Township on July 1, 2025, up 3.2% since 2020, in line with New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 53,537 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 53,926 (±41).
| Measure | Howell Township | Monmouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 53,926±41 | 645,353 | +1,967 |
| Households | 19,134±548 | 251,712 | +1,224 |
| Average household size | 2.81±0.08 | 2.54 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 19,613±549 | 270,415 | +760 |
Howell Township's population since 2000
From 48,903 in 2000 to 55,156 in 2025: up 12.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Howell Township 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 Howell Township?
The median resident of Howell Township is 39.9 years old; 23.2% are under 18 and 17.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 72.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 15.2%. 14.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Howell Township | Monmouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.9±0.9 | 43.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.2%±1.5 pts | 20.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.2%±1.3 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Male | 50.7%±1.3 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 15.2%±2.1 pts | 12.9% | +4.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 72.7%±2.5 pts | 71.5% | −4.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.7%±1.3 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.0%±1.1 pts | 5.4% | −2.0 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.8%±0.8 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 14.2%±1.9 pts | 13.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 15.7%±1.9 pts | 18.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.7%±0.7 pts | 4.0% | – |
| With a disability | 8.0%±0.9 pts | 10.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.9%±1.7 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.8%±1.2 pts | 94.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 45.7%±2.7 pts | 51.3% | +5.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 17.0%±1.5 pts | 20.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.3%±2.3 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7%±1.0 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 Howell Township earn?
Half of Howell Township's 19,134 households earn less than $134,854 a year (±$7,094), against $124,845 in Monmouth County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 it was $129,324 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Howell Township | Monmouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $134,854±$7,094 | $124,845 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $155,362±$8,016 | $170,714 | – |
| Per capita income | $55,296±$2,839 | $66,696 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.8%±1.5 pts | 6.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.3%±3.7 pts | 7.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.0%±1.0 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.6%±1.2 pts | 96.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.2%±1.5 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 Howell Township?
Owners occupy 88.8% of Howell Township's occupied homes and renters 11.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $507,200 by its owner (±$16,585). The median renter pays $2,280 a month including utilities, and 59.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Howell Township | Monmouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $507,200±$16,585 | $606,100 | +$87,287 |
| Median gross rent | $2,280±$516 | $1,827 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 59.7%±11.7 pts | 44.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,846±$91 | $3,070 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 88.8%±2.1 pts | 75.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 11.2%±2.1 pts | 24.4% | – |
| Housing units | 19,613±549 | 270,415 | +760 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±0.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.4%±4.6 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 79.4%±2.1 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.7%±1.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.4%±0.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.1%±1.7 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.5%±1.1 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.1%±1.3 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 Howell Township building?
Builders took permits for 173 new housing units in Howell Township in 2025 (173 in single-family houses), 3.1 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 Howell Township work and get to work?
67.8% of Howell Township's workers drive alone and 18.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.7%.
| Measure | Howell Township | Monmouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.5%±1.9 pts | 66.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7%±1.0 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 67.8%±2.7 pts | 64.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.1%±1.8 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.3%±0.6 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.7%±0.7 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 18.4%±2.4 pts | 18.9% | +14.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.9 min±1.4 | 32.1 min | −4.8 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 Howell Township?
10 census tracts lie mostly in Howell Township (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $92,226 (Tract 8111.01) to $170,500 (Tract 8114.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8111.02Monmouth County | 6,926 | $157,188 |
| Tract 8112Monmouth County | 6,457 | $113,362 |
| Tract 8113.01Monmouth County | 6,300 | $94,402 |
| Tract 8115.01Monmouth County | 6,228 | $145,775 |
| Tract 8111.01Monmouth County | 5,896 | $92,226 |
| Tract 8114.01Monmouth County | 5,652 | $170,500 |
| Tract 8113.03Monmouth County | 4,807 | $138,231 |
| Tract 8113.04Monmouth County | 4,059 | $131,250 |
| Tract 8114.02Monmouth County | 3,807 | $116,211 |
| Tract 8115.02Monmouth County | 3,794 | $161,173 |
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 Howell Township) · Census block assignment files
How does Howell Township compare with other places in New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Howell Township is the 133rd-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 19th-most populous of 241 in New Jersey.
Howell Township ranks 243rd 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 | 19th | 241 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 155th | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 589th | 787 |
| Median household income | 243rd | 771 |
| Per capita income | 381st | 785 |
| Median home value | 274th | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 114th | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 273rd | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 381st | 780 |
| Median age | 565th | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 211th | 777 |
| Work from home | 317th | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 301st | 787 |
Howell Township's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
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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 Howell Township?
5 of the 57 figures for Howell Township 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
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