West Long Branch, NJ Profile
West Long Branch, NJ, population 8,286, is located
in New Jersey's Monmouth county,
about 27.8 miles from Elizabeth and 29.3 miles from New York.
Through the 90's West Long Branch's population has grown by about 7%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of this decade the population of West Long Branch has stayed about the same.
West Long Branch's property crime levels tend to be higher than New Jersey's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in West Long Branch tend to be lower than New Jersey's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 47% |
| Females | 53% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 94% |
| African American | 2% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 3% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 33.80 |
| Males | 33.40 |
| Females | 34.30 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 16.00% | | Under 20: | 17.00% |
| 20 to 40 | 11.00% | | 20 to 40: | 13.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 12.00% | | 40 to 60: | 13.00% |
| Over 60 | 8.00% | | Over 60: | 10.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 8,258 | N/A |
| 2001 | 8,239 | -0.23% |
| 2002 | 8,252 | 0.16% |
| 2003 | 8,249 | -0.04% |
| 2004 | 8,211 | -0.46% |
| 2005 | 8,286 | 0.91% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $71,852 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 144 |
| 2002 | 225 |
| 2003 | 133 |
| 2004 | 254 |
| 2005 | 109 |
| 2006 | 121 |
| 2007 | 157 |
| 2008 | 144 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Murder, Man-Slaughter |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Forcible Rape |
1 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
| Robbery |
3 |
9 |
3 |
5 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
5 |
| Aggravated Assault |
8 |
9 |
7 |
13 |
5 |
6 |
8 |
6 |
Property Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 4,287 |
| 2002 | 3,950 |
| 2003 | 3,726 |
| 2004 | 3,759 |
| 2005 | 3,536 |
| 2006 | 3,232 |
| 2007 | 2,924 |
| 2008 | 2,440 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Burglary |
19 |
34 |
31 |
41 |
33 |
31 |
32 |
19 |
| Larceny, Theft |
331 |
295 |
269 |
264 |
252 |
231 |
205 |
176 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft |
7 |
4 |
9 |
6 |
7 |
6 |
5 |
9 |
| Arson |
1 |
1 |
3 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
2
|
0
|
Location
| Elevation | 20 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 2.9 Square Miles |
