Monmouth County, NJ

County in New Jersey, Northeast · ranked on 43 metrics

Rank among US counties

Monmouth County, NJ is a county in New Jersey with a population of 653,397 (110th of 3,094). It ranks best for Median Household Income (43rd of 3,093), Median Income (43rd of 2,000), Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (85th of 3,094). It ranks lowest for Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (3,010th of 3,092), Average Commute (Minutes) (2,812th of 3,094), Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 2,256th of 3,094).

Population
653.4K
110th highest of 3,094
Density
1,396.1
118th highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
1.71%
1,434th highest of 3,094
Area
468
2,164th highest of 3,094
Region
Northeast
New Jersey

At a glance

Median household income
$124,845
43rd highest of 3,093
Median home value
$606,100
83rd highest of 3,092
Median rent
$1,827
88th highest of 3,090
Unemployment
4.7%
759th highest of 3,094
Poverty rate
6.49%
2,943rd highest of 3,094
College degree
51.3%
85th highest of 3,094
Adult obesity
30.3%
2,702nd highest of 2,916
No health insurance
8.3%
2,286th highest of 2,916
Average commute
32 minutes
283rd highest of 3,094
Home broadband
93.7%
178th highest of 3,094
Climate
54.3°F average
33°F in January, 76°F in July
2024 presidential vote
Republican +11.4
54.8% Republican, 43.4% Democratic

Strengths and weak spotsPercentileWhere a place sits among all places, from 0 to 100. 100 is the best, 50 is the middle, 0 is the worst.More in the glossary →

Percentile on 22 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Adults with Depression (%)15.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 12th of 2,916
  2. Median Household Income$124,845
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    43rd of 3,093
  3. Adults in Fair or Poor Health (%)13.0%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 46th of 2,916
  4. Median Income$124,845
    Poorest Counties
    43rd of 2,000
  5. Adults Who Smoke (%)9.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 70th of 2,916
  6. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)51.3%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    85th of 3,094
  7. Adults with Diabetes (%)7.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 78th of 2,916
  8. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)14.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 88th of 2,916
  9. Poverty Rate (%)6.49%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    152nd of 3,094
  10. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)93.7%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    178th of 3,094

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Median Home Value (Capped at $2M)$606,100
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    3,010th of 3,092
  2. Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)$1,827
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 3,002nd of 3,090
  3. Average Commute (Minutes)32.1
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,812th of 3,094
  4. Unemployment Rate (%)4.7%
    Unemployment Rate by County (BLS) · 2025
    tied 2,256th of 3,094
  5. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)18.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,771st of 2,916
  6. Heating Degree Days per Year4,837
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    1,547th of 3,050
  7. Cooling Degree Days per Year972
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    tied 1,326th of 3,050
  8. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)76.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,095th of 2,916
  9. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)34.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 852nd of 3,094
  10. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)8.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 584th of 2,916

Profile by category

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Strongest category Health (85), weakest Economics (58). Select a category to list its metrics.

Notable facts

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 17 widely reported measures from 6 categories, leaving out size and totals

  1. El Dorado County, CA90% similar
    Compared on 16 of 17
  2. Plymouth County, MA88% similar
    Compared on 16 of 17
  3. Somerset County, NJ88% similar
    Compared on 13 of 17
  4. Norfolk County, MA87% similar
    Compared on 16 of 17
  5. Morris County, NJ86% similar
    Compared on 15 of 17

Quick answers

What is the population of Monmouth County, NJ?
Monmouth County, NJ has a population of 653,397, 110th among 3,094 US counties.
What does Monmouth County, NJ rank best at?
Among US counties, Monmouth County, NJ ranks best for Median Household Income (43rd of 3,093); Median Income (43rd of 2,000); Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (85th of 3,094).
Where does Monmouth County, NJ rank worst?
Monmouth County, NJ ranks lowest for Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (3,010th of 3,092); Average Commute (Minutes) (2,812th of 3,094); Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 2,256th of 3,094).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Monmouth County, NJ?
Rankodex ranks Monmouth County, NJ on 43 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

43 metrics with a value for this place, in 12 topics