Population 23,204 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Red Bank
Household size in Red Bank
| Period | Red Bank | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.51 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.56 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.49 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.40 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Red Bank are small: just 2.40 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.51, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Red Bank
| Period | Red Bank | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.8 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.9 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.7 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.4 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.6 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.4, Red Bank is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 42.8 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Red Bank
| Period | Red Bank | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.2% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.2% of households in Red Bank, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Red Bank
Renters in Red Bank
| Period | Red Bank | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.9% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 34.2% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.2% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 33.3% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a third of households in Red Bank rent their homes (33.3%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Renters make up a smaller share here than in the wider New York area (48.6%). Among owners, 36.5% have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 2.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Red Bank
| Period | Red Bank | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Red Bank: just 3.9% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 4.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Red Bank
| Period | Red Bank | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1956 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1955 | 1958 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1959 | 1959 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1961 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Red Bank is a place of older homes: half were built before 1961, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1956 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the south has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Red Bank
| Period | Red Bank | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,356 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,402 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,758 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,244 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$888 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Red Bank costs $2,244 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $888 a month from 2006–10, a 65% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 36.6% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the north and lowest in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Red Bank
Bachelor's degrees in Red Bank
| Period | Red Bank | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.6% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 41.0% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.2% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 52.0% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.4 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Red Bank: 52.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 13.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Red Bank
| Period | Red Bank | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.8% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.7% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.3% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.5% | 86.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Red Bank is a bit above the national rate: 91.5% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Compared with other New Jersey cities, though, Red Bank has a lower share of high school graduates than most.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Red Bank
| Period | Red Bank | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Red Bank runs below the national rate: 4.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.1 points, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Red Bank compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Bank | 2.40 | 44.4 | 6.2% | 33.3% | 3.9% | 1961 | $2,244 | 52.0% | 91.5% | 4.0% |
| Shrewsbury | 2.64 | 44.3 | 5.2% | 14.9% | 4.3% | 1965 | $2,324 | 62.6% | 97.5% | 4.6% |
| Fair Haven | 3.03 | 41.2 | 7.3% | 10.2% | 6.6% | 1957 | $3,473 | 85.7% | 99.5% | 4.2% |
| Little Silver | 2.75 | 43.9 | 2.4% | 5.7% | 2.3% | 1959 | $3,445 | 81.4% | 99.7% | 3.4% |
| Lincroft | 2.79 | 43.9 | 0.8% | 11.2% | 6.8% | 1975 | $762 | 65.0% | 97.9% | 5.1% |
| Fort Monmouth | 1.74 | 49.5 | 16.7% | 74.0% | 12.7% | 1950 | $1,672 | 20.0% | 78.1% | 0.0% |
| Rumson | 2.93 | 43.8 | 6.6% | 6.6% | 3.7% | 1967 | $2,859 | 81.0% | 99.0% | 4.3% |
| Eatontown | 2.28 | 47.8 | 9.0% | 41.8% | 6.0% | 1971 | $1,899 | 35.5% | 91.0% | 6.0% |
| Middletown | 2.79 | 43.1 | 5.6% | 16.0% | 3.7% | 1970 | $1,916 | 52.8% | 96.4% | 5.8% |
| Oceanport | 2.42 | 51.9 | 7.8% | 6.8% | 9.2% | 1974 | $346 | 57.0% | 98.6% | 5.9% |
| Leonardo | 2.64 | 41.2 | 5.8% | 10.1% | 3.4% | 1963 | $1,697 | 51.2% | 98.7% | 9.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Red Bank. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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