Red Bank, New Jersey Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Red Bank, New Jersey is 12,864 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 107th-largest city in New Jersey. The median household income is $101,738, the median home value is $477,000, and the median age is 39.7.
The population has grown 4.3% since 2010 (12,304 → 12,830).
12,864
Population
7368
People / sq mi
$101,738
Median Income
$477,000
Median Home Value
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Red Bank covers 1.7 sq mi of land at 7368 people per square mile.
About Red Bank, NJ
Red Bank stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US cities, at roughly 7,368 people per square mile. With 12,864 residents, Red Bank is a city in New Jersey.
Households take in a median $101,738, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 7.0%, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $477,000, with typical rent around $1,985.
About 52.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure. Around 13.5% of workers work from home, close to the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 31 minutes each way.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Red Bank: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Red Bank borough Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Red Bank borough had a population of 12,304 in 2010 and 12,830 in 2024, a 4.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 12,907 in 2021. Average annual growth rate: 0.32%.
12,830
Population (2024)
12,304
Population (2010)
12,907
Peak (2021)
0.32%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12,304 |
| 2011 | 12,275 |
| 2012 | 12,240 |
| 2013 | 12,248 |
| 2014 | 12,193 |
| 2015 | 12,144 |
| 2016 | 12,117 |
| 2017 | 12,071 |
| 2018 | 12,035 |
| 2019 | 11,966 |
| 2020 | 12,905 |
| 2021 | 12,907 |
| 2022 | 12,857 |
| 2023 | 12,821 |
| 2024 | 12,830 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 63.7% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$101,738
Median Household Income
$65,849
Per Capita Income
7.0%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$477,000
Median Home Value
$1,985
Median Rent
50.1%
Owner-Occupied
Education
88.3%
High School+
52.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
4.8%
Drive Alone
64.3%
Public Transit
13.5%
Work From Home
30.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
28.2%
Foreign Born
72.1%
Non-English at Home
5.3%
Veterans
7.9%
With Disability
89.7%
Health Insurance
97.6%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 23.5% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 21.3% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 10.2% |
| Information | 9.2% |
| Construction | 5.3% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.6% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 3.9% |
| Retail Trade | 2.3% |
| Public Administration | 1.1% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Red Bank, New Jersey has a population of 12,864 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 107th-largest city in New Jersey.
The median household income in Red Bank, New Jersey is $101,738, with 7.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Red Bank, New Jersey is $477,000, with median monthly rent at $1,985 and a homeownership rate of 50.1%.
The median age in Red Bank, New Jersey is 39.7 years. The population is 49.8% male and 50.2% female.
The population has grown 4.3% since 2010 (12,304 → 12,830).
Red Bank borough, NJ Climate
Red Bank borough, NJ has an average annual temperature of 11.8°C (53°F) and receives about 1198 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
11.8°C
Avg Temp
1198
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0° / 31° | 96 mm |
| February | 1° / 33° | 80 mm |
| March | 5° / 41° | 105 mm |
| April | 10° / 50° | 102 mm |
| May | 16° / 60° | 108 mm |
| June | 21° / 69° | 87 mm |
| July | 24° / 75° | 113 mm |
| August | 23° / 73° | 118 mm |
| September | 19° / 66° | 99 mm |
| October | 13° / 55° | 91 mm |
| November | 8° / 46° | 102 mm |
| December | 3° / 37° | 97 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Red Bank borough, NJ
The most comfortable months to visit Red Bank borough, NJ are typically June, September and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 29°C high). The coldest is January (near -5°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.