Township · New Jersey
Millstone Township, New Jersey
Millstone Township, township, in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Millstone Township had 10,412 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 10,376 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 10,385 (±43). GEOID 3402546560.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
10,412
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,376 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,385 ±43
Median household income
$218,472
±$57,387 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$737,400
±$63,585 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$3,500 or more
The survey's top or bottom value; no margin is published
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Millstone Township and what county is it in?
Millstone Township is a township in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It covers 36.6 square miles of land, 283 residents per square mile in 2020.
Millstone 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 Millstone Township, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 10,412 people lived in Millstone Township on July 1, 2025, up 0.3% since 2020, slower than New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 10,376 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 10,385 (±43).
| Measure | Millstone Township | Monmouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,385±43 | 645,353 | −58 |
| Households | 3,352±176 | 251,712 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.08±0.16 | 2.54 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,508±185 | 270,415 | no clear change |
Millstone Township's population since 2000
From 8,970 in 2000 to 10,412 in 2025: up 16.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Millstone 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 Millstone Township?
The median resident of Millstone Township is 45.0 years old; 19.4% are under 18 and 16.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 70.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 12.2%. 12.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Millstone Township | Monmouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.0±4.6 | 43.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.4%±2.4 pts | 20.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.5%±2.5 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Male | 53.6%±3.7 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.2%±5.3 pts | 12.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 70.0%±6.1 pts | 71.5% | −12.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.3%±2.0 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 8.0%±3.7 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.3%±1.7 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 4.2%±2.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 12.5%±3.6 pts | 13.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 17.6%±5.7 pts | 18.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.4%±1.6 pts | 4.0% | – |
| With a disability | 10.0%±2.7 pts | 10.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.5%±1.2 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.6%±2.2 pts | 94.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 53.8%±5.8 pts | 51.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 18.2%±4.4 pts | 20.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.6%±4.4 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0%±0.4 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 Millstone Township earn?
Half of Millstone Township's 3,352 households earn less than $218,472 a year (±$57,387), against $124,845 in Monmouth County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 it was $201,810 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Millstone Township | Monmouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $218,472±$57,387 | $124,845 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $256,905±$30,236 | $170,714 | – |
| Per capita income | $82,390±$9,604 | $66,696 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.1%±2.2 pts | 6.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.4%±4.5 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.4%±1.3 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.6%±2.6 pts | 96.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.2%±3.0 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 Millstone Township?
Owners occupy 98.1% of Millstone Township's occupied homes and renters 1.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $737,400 by its owner (±$63,585). The median renter pays $3,500 or more a month including utilities.
| Measure | Millstone Township | Monmouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $737,400±$63,585 | $606,100 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $3,500 or more | $1,827 | +$1,345 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.0%±47.7 pts | 44.4% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $4,000 or more | $3,070 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 98.1%±1.7 pts | 75.6% | +5.3 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 1.9%±1.7 pts | 24.4% | – |
| Housing units | 3,508±185 | 270,415 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±1.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 45.6%±45.5 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 99.4%±0.6 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.7%±1.7 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.2%±3.3 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.0%±2.8 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 Millstone Township building?
Builders took permits for 9 new housing units in Millstone Township in 2025 (9 in single-family houses), 0.9 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 Millstone Township work and get to work?
72.2% of Millstone Township's workers drive alone and 16.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 35.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.4%.
| Measure | Millstone Township | Monmouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.4%±4.2 pts | 66.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4%±1.3 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 72.2%±4.1 pts | 64.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.4%±3.2 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.5%±0.8 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 16.7%±3.6 pts | 18.9% | +11.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 35.8 min±2.4 | 32.1 min | −9.7 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 Millstone Township?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Millstone Township (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $200,511 (Tract 8125.01) to $201,932 (Tract 8125.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8125.01Monmouth County | 6,622 | $200,511 |
| Tract 8125.02Monmouth County | 4,759 | $201,932 |
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 Millstone Township) · Census block assignment files
How does Millstone Township compare with other places in New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Millstone Township is the 1,191st-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 135th-most populous of 241 in New Jersey.
Millstone Township ranks 38th 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 | 135th | 241 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 461st | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 703rd | 787 |
| Median household income | 38th | 771 |
| Per capita income | 104th | 785 |
| Median home value | 104th | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 1st | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 406th | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 272nd | 780 |
| Median age | 255th | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 19th | 777 |
| Work from home | 366th | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 117th | 787 |
Millstone 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 Millstone Township?
14 of the 57 figures for Millstone 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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