Millstone, Monmouth County, New Jersey Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Millstone, New Jersey, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Millstone, New Jersey. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Millstone, New Jersey. The estimated population of Millstone, New Jersey is 10,396 people, with a median age of 47.3.

We can look at the total population in Millstone over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
10,396
-0.21% -1.20%
2020
10,418
-0.24% -
2019
10,443
-0.16% -
2018
10,460
-0.59% -
2017
10,522
- -

Population of Millstone, New Jersey by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
76.6%
84.7%
-9.56%
Black/African American
0.6%
1.9%
-68.42%
Native
0.1%
0.2%
-50.00%
Hispanic
13.2%
6.6%
+100.00%
Asian
8.7%
3.8%
+128.95%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.2%
-100.00%
Two Or More Races
0.8%
2.5%
-68.00%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Millstone, New Jersey by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 47.3 +1.72% 47.3 +0.21% 47.3 +4.19%
2020 46.5 +2.88% 47.2 +2.61% 45.4 +2.48%
2019 45.2 +0.67% 46 -0.43% 44.3 +0.23%
2018 44.9 -0.44% 46.2 -0.43% 44.2 0%
2017 45.1 - 46.4 - 44.2 -

The median age of Millstone, New Jersey gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 480 1.29% 655 -30.61% 473 470
10 to 19 753 -16.04% 769 -20.56% 632 621
20 to 29 862 -19.37% 570 +23.23% 700 707
30 to 39 310 +8.86% 293 +36.14% 319 413
40 to 49 641 +26.26% 913 -37.73% 815 608
50 to 59 1,353 -16.34% 1,122 +11.02% 1,136 1,249
60 to 69 628 +23.9% 577 +13.45% 779 656
70+ 316 +18.17% 280 +50.97% 370 448

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Millstone, New Jersey is $187,102.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Millstone.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $250,001.00
  • 45 to 64
    $204,259.00
  • 65 and over
    $94,500.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Millstone, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Millstone, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Millstone, New Jersey is currently $219,716.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

45.26% of households in Millstone are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Millstone against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    7.22%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    4.20%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    6.19%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    7.10%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.97%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    14.06%
  • $200,000 or more
    45.26%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Millstone is $71,837.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Millstone by the total population of Millstone.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Millstone, New Jersey, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Millstone to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    12.91%
  • Bachelor's degree
    55.56%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    5.34%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    24.42%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.77%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Millstone that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Millstone over the age of 16 is 8,847.

Of those people, a total of 69.20% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Millstone is 66.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 647 29.40% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 932 75.90% 5.00%
25 to 29 years 475 72.60% 3.80%
30 to 34 years 330 91.80% 14.50%
35 to 44 years 1,034 86.90% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 1,768 87.30% 4.90%
55 to 59 years 1,408 74.10% 1.30%
60 to 64 years 762 76.50% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,032 43.30% 5.80%
75 years and over 459 13.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Millstone. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 7,330 71.40% 3.70%
Black or African American 43 90.70% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 7 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 711 65.00% 3.50%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 83 45.80% 0.00%
Two or more races 673 51.10% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 1,137 54.50% 4.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,862 72.00% 3.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Millstone as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Millstone is 5,891, with median earnings of $70,497.00.

Women in Millstone, New Jersey earning approximately 56.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,891 $70,497.00
Male 3,342 $92,428.00
Female 2,549 $51,922.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 777 $138,867.00
Business and Financial 690 $96,538.00
Computer and Mathematical 307 $71,771.00
Architecture and Engineering 115 $75,977.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 47 $0.00
Community and Social Service 122 $29,481.00
Legal 69 $120,938.00
Educational and Library 480 $43,246.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 121 $50,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 408 $99,423.00
Healthcare Support 70 $34,773.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 87 $63,464.00
Law Enforcement 89 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 133 $2,499.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 55 $51,250.00
Personal Care and Service 99 $9,750.00
Sales 1,074 $91,395.00
Office and Administrative Support 351 $37,031.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 45 $33,393.00
Construction and Extraction 295 $78,243.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 125 $35,813.00
Production 69 $35,417.00
Transportation and Material Moving 66 $106,296.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 581 $188,036.00 196 $127,361.00
Business and Financial 410 $74,667.00 280 $98,654.00
Computer and Mathematical 248 $69,167.00 59 $72,396.00
Architecture and Engineering 71 $75,605.00 44 $76,458.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 40 $0.00 7 $0.00
Community and Social Service 1 $0.00 121 $29,505.00
Legal 26 $0.00 43 $173,359.00
Educational and Library 102 $95,208.00 378 $23,966.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 39 $0.00 82 $51,000.00
Healthcare Practitioners 71 $250,001.00 337 $92,961.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 70 $34,773.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 39 $9,141.00 48 $0.00
Law Enforcement 32 $0.00 57 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 78 $2,499.00 55 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 55 $51,250.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 11 $0.00 88 $9,500.00
Sales 764 $198,571.00 310 $21,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 58 $29,423.00 293 $47,708.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 30 $33,125.00 15 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 295 $78,243.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 125 $35,813.00 0 $0.00
Production 3 $0.00 66 $35,278.00
Transportation and Material Moving 66 $106,296.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 3,407 households in Millstone, with an average household size of 3.05 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,920 families in Millstone with an average family size of 3.28 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,681 141 98 487
Average Household Size 3.34 3.12 3.27 1.38
Total Families 2,681 141 98 0
Average Household Size 3.32 2.71 2.91 0

Poverty

Of the 2,920 families in Millstone, 2.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Millstone:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 3,546 housing units in Millstone, New Jersey.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,407 96.08%
Vacant 139 3.92%

6.40% of the total 3,546 housing units in Millstone are rental units. This is approximately 227 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,110 are occupied by the owner - or 87.70% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Millstone is $2,234.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Millstone that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    70
  • Less than $500
    7
  • $500 to $999
    0
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    0
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    33
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    157
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    30

Property Value

The median value of a property in Millstone is $597,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Millstone that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    40
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    14
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    0
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    103
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    774
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    2,021
  • $1,000,000 or more
    158

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Millstone. The chart below shows the number of properties in Millstone that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    102
  • 1940 to 1949
    56
  • 1950 to 1959
    186
  • 1960 to 1969
    207
  • 1970 to 1979
    510
  • 1980 to 1989
    478
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,383
  • 2000 to 2009
    494
  • 2010 to 2013
    130
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Millstone that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    22
  • 1 vehicle available
    388
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,109
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,888

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Millstone get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Millstone that commute to work in a particular way.

43.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Millstone.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    168
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    129
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    330
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    301
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    398
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    250
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    552
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    257
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    805
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    752
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    570
  • 90 or more minutes
    522

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Millstone, New Jersey in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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