Borough · New Jersey
Matawan, New Jersey
Matawan, borough, in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Matawan had 9,768 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 9,565 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 9,710 (±76). GEOID 3444520.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
9,768
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 9,565 · ACS 2020-2024: 9,710 ±76
Median household income
$123,354
±$14,851 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$467,800
±$23,824 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$1,824
±$176 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Matawan and what county is it in?
Matawan is a borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It covers 2.3 square miles of land, 4,221 residents per square mile in 2020.
Matawan 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 Matawan, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 9,768 people lived in Matawan on July 1, 2025, up 2.2% since 2020, slower than New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 9,565 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 9,710 (±76).
| Measure | Matawan | Monmouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 9,710 ±76 | 645,353 | +963 |
| Households | 3,895 ±302 | 251,712 | +516 |
| Average household size | 2.47 ±0.19 | 2.54 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,010 ±322 | 270,415 | +496 |
Matawan's population since 2000
From 8,910 in 2000 to 9,768 in 2025: up 9.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Matawan 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 Matawan?
The median resident of Matawan is 34.7 years old; 21.5% are under 18 and 14.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 62.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 15.8%. 8.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Matawan | Monmouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.7 ±2.6 | 43.2 | −3.8 |
| Under 18 years | 21.5% ±3.1 pts | 20.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.2% ±3.1 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Male | 51.6% ±5.2 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 15.8% ±2.9 pts | 12.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 62.4% ±4.8 pts | 71.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 11.7% ±5.5 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±1.0 pts | 5.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.9% ±4.3 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.7% ±2.9 pts | 13.6% | −7.2 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 12.2% ±4.1 pts | 18.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.2% ±3.9 pts | 4.0% | – |
| With a disability | 9.0% ±3.1 pts | 10.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.0% ±1.4 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.7% ±3.1 pts | 94.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 43.4% ±6.2 pts | 51.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.2% ±3.7 pts | 20.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.2% ±4.3 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6% ±1.6 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 Matawan earn?
Half of Matawan's 3,895 households earn less than $123,354 a year (±$14,851), against $124,845 in Monmouth County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 it was $123,226 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Matawan | Monmouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $123,354 ±$14,851 | $124,845 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $137,251 ±$12,610 | $170,714 | – |
| Per capita income | $53,594 ±$6,584 | $66,696 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.5% ±6.4 pts | 6.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.1% ±10.8 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.2% ±5.2 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.2% ±2.4 pts | 96.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.7% ±2.3 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 Matawan?
Owners occupy 51.9% of Matawan's occupied homes and renters 48.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $467,800 by its owner (±$23,824). The median renter pays $1,824 a month including utilities, and 23.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Matawan | Monmouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $467,800 ±$23,824 | $606,100 | +$36,565 |
| Median gross rent | $1,824 ±$176 | $1,827 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 23.8% ±10.9 pts | 44.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,952 ±$310 | $3,070 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 51.9% ±5.5 pts | 75.6% | −12.5 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 48.1% ±5.5 pts | 24.4% | – |
| Housing units | 4,010 ±322 | 270,415 | +496 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.7% ±2.8 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 46.9% ±5.4 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 11.9% ±5.1 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.3% ±3.9 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.9% ±3.8 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 Matawan building?
Builders took permits for 4 new housing units in Matawan in 2025 (4 in single-family houses), 0.4 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 Matawan work and get to work?
66.6% of Matawan's workers drive alone and 21.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.5 minutes.
| Measure | Matawan | Monmouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 73.0% ±5.6 pts | 66.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% ±3.6 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 66.6% ±6.7 pts | 64.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.8% ±2.9 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 5.9% ±3.1 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 21.1% ±5.1 pts | 18.9% | +17.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.5 min ±3.0 | 32.1 min | −5.2 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 Matawan?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Matawan (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $122,547 (Tract 8031) to $123,834 (Tract 8030).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8030Monmouth County | 5,857 | $123,834 |
| Tract 8031Monmouth County | 3,853 | $122,547 |
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 Matawan) · Census block assignment files
How does Matawan compare with other places in New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Matawan is the 3,268th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 120th-most populous of 323 in New Jersey.
Matawan ranks 304th 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 | 120th | 323 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 233rd | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 186th | 787 |
| Median household income | 304th | 771 |
| Per capita income | 414th | 785 |
| Median home value | 327th | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 319th | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 121st | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 405th | 780 |
| Median age | 736th | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 687th | 777 |
| Work from home | 239th | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 258th | 787 |
Matawan's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
Every place in New Jersey, sortable · Compare Matawan 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 Matawan?
12 of the 57 figures for Matawan 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 Matawan 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 Matawan.