Keyport, NJ

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2021 Population

7,204

2.84% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Menendez

Democratic Party

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

46.4

5.94% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

9.05%

10.2% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$66,025

6.77% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$302,700

6.47% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Keyport, NJ had a population of 7.2k people with a median age of 46.4 and a median household income of $66,025. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Keyport, NJ grew from 7,005 to 7,204, a 2.84% increase and its median household income grew from $61,838 to $66,025, a 6.77% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Keyport, NJ are White (Non-Hispanic) (72.9%), White (Hispanic) (10.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.79%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.68%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (3.35%).

None of the households in Keyport, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.8% of the residents in Keyport, NJ are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Keyport, NJ was $302,700, and the homeownership rate was 53.1%.

Most people in Keyport, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Keyport, NJ was 2 cars per household.

United States New Jersey Monmouth County, NJ New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA Keansburg Borough PUMA, NJ

Population & Diversity

Keyport, NJ is home to a population of 7.2k people, from which 96.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 11.3% of Keyport, NJ residents were born outside of the country (815 people).

In 2021, there were 7.08 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.25k people) in Keyport, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 741 White (Hispanic) and 345 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

96.8%

2021 Citizenship

96.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.8% of Keyport, NJ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Keyport, NJ was 96.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Keyport, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Keyport, NJ

White (Non-Hispanic)
5.25k ± 448
White (Hispanic)
741 ± 425
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
345 ± 147

16%

Hispanic Population

1.15k people

16% of the people in Keyport, NJ are hispanic (1.15k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Keyport, NJ as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

11.3%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

815 people

12.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

865 people

As of 2021, 11.3% of Keyport, NJ residents (815 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Keyport, NJ was 12.3%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Keyport, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
67 ± 53
Gulf War (2001-)
26 ± 35
World War II
25 ± 38

Keyport, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.58 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Keyport, NJ employs 3.46k people. The largest industries in Keyport, NJ are Health Care & Social Assistance (405 people), Retail Trade (371 people), and Manufacturing (308 people), and the highest paying industries are Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($152,292), Utilities ($83,750), and Public Administration ($82,639).

Employment

Occupations

3.46k

2021 Value

± 389

2.73%

1 Year growth

± 15.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Keyport, NJ grew at a rate of 2.73%, from 3.37k employees to 3.46k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Keyport, NJ, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (441 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (394 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (319 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Keyport, NJ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Jersey (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

3.46k

2021 Value

± 389

2.73%

1 Year growth

± 15.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Keyport, NJ grew at a rate of 2.73%, from 3.37k employees to 3.46k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Keyport, NJ, are Health Care & Social Assistance (405 people), Retail Trade (371 people), and Manufacturing (308 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Keyport, NJ, though some of these residents may live in Keyport, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$57,813

Median earning men ± $10,493

$42,092

Median earning women ± $6,183

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($170,795), Public Administration ($76,442), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($75,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($83,056), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,304), and Manufacturing ($57,292).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Jersey.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey product (by dollars) was Electronics with $68.4B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($64.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($45.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New Jersey products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$634B

2020 Value in New Jersey

$1.35T

Projected 2050 Value in New Jersey

113% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Jersey trade was $634B. This is expected to increase 113% to $1.35T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New Jersey trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$114B
Pennsylvania
$59.4B
Ohio
$21.2B

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $114B, followed by Pennsylvania with $59.4B and Ohio and $21.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New Jersey shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing the state of New Jersey. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (57.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.4%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.696%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Jersey for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New Jersey

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Bob Menendez

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on January 17, 2006
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jon Corzine, who was elected Governor of New Jersey.

Cory Booker

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on October 31, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Jeffrey Chiesa, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Frank Lautenberg.

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing New Jersey.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Jersey over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New Jersey

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Jersey have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.05% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.03% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.94M), Bachelors Degree (1.73M), and Some college (1.31M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Keyport, NJ was $302,700 in 2021, which is 1.24 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $284,300 to $302,700, a 6.47% increase. The homeownership rate in Keyport, NJ is 53.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Keyport, NJ have an average commute time of 29.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Keyport, NJ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$302,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$17,321

$1,771

Median Property Taxes

±$250

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Keyport, NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Keyport, NJ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

53.1%

Homeownership

2021

64.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 53.1% of the housing units in Keyport, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 49.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Keyport, NJ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 8019
Census Tract 8020

The following map shows all of the places in Keyport, NJ colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$66,025

Median Household Income

± $5,138

3.33k

Number of Households

± 398

In 2021, the median household income of the 3.33k households in Keyport, NJ grew to $66,025 from the previous year's value of $61,838.

The following chart displays the households in Keyport, NJ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Keyport, NJ is from New Jersey.

0.49

2021 Wage GINI in New Jersey

0.49

2020 Wage GINI in New Jersey

In 2021, the income inequality in New Jersey was 0.49 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0372% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for New Jersey was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New Jersey in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New Jersey across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (74.3%)
Carpooled (8.58%)
Worked At Home (6.58%)

In 2021, 74.3% of workers in Keyport, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.58%) and those who worked at home (6.58%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

29.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Keyport, NJ have a longer commute time (29.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.55% of the workforce in Keyport, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Keyport, NJ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Keyport, NJ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Keyport, NJ have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.05% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Keyport, NJ (652 out of 7.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Keyport, NJ is White, followed by Hispanic and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.8% of the population of Keyport, NJ has health coverage, with 52% on employee plans, 15.5% on Medicaid, 17.5% on Medicare, 10.4% on non-group plans, and 0.375% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Monmouth County, NJ see 836 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.358% decrease from the previous year (839 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 940 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 328 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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836 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Monmouth County, NJ

Primary care physicians in Monmouth County, NJ see an average of 836 patients per year. This represents a 0.358% decrease from the previous year (839 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Monmouth County, NJ in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.1% under 18 years, 19% between 18 and 34 years, 42.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.5% were men and 55.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.23%

Uninsured

52%

Employer Coverage

15.5%

Medicaid

17.5%

Medicare

10.4%

Non-Group

0.375%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Keyport, NJ declined by 18.1% from 5.17% to 4.23%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Keyport, NJ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.