Asbury, New Jersey Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 241, Asbury's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Asbury is a small community located in New Jersey, within Warren County. The total population is 241. It ranks as the 654th most populous out of 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey.

Age Demographics

The median age in Asbury is 35.4 years. This is 12% lower than the state median of 40.1 years. With 30.3% of the population under 18, Asbury has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Asbury is $128,889. This is 24% higher than the state median of $103,556. It is also 60% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.9%. This is 70% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.7%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $407,100. Housing costs are 10% lower than the state median of $454,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 57% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Asbury has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 13.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (86.3% vs 50.9%).

Education

60.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% higher than the state rate of 43.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.1%. Notably, 18.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Asbury, New Jersey is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against New Jersey state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.