| Population | Avenel CDP, New Jersey | New Jersey |
|---|
| Total Population | 17,552 | 8,414,350 |
| Male | 57.3% | 48.5% |
| Female | 42.7% | 51.5% |
| 18 years and over | 79.2% | 75.2% |
| 65 years and over | 8.6% | 13.2% |
| Married Persons | 54.6% | 54.6% |
| Single Persons | 45.4% | 45.4% |
| Median Age | 35.5 | 36.7 |
| Average Family Size | 3.23 | 3.21 |
| Ethnicity |
| White | 55.8% | 74.4% |
| Black or African American | 20.7% | 14.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 20.6% | 6.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other | 5.8% | 6.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 9.9% | 13.3% |
| Housing Characteristics | Avenel CDP, New Jersey | New Jersey |
|---|
| Total Housing Units | 5,353 | 3,310,275 |
| Median Home Cost | $142,600 | $170,800 |
| Number of Households | 5,233 | 3,064,645 |
| Persons per Household | 2.73 | 2.68 |
| Economic Characteristics | Avenel CDP, New Jersey | New Jersey |
|---|
| Median Household Income | $54,929 | $55,146 |
| Per Capita Income | $19,794 | $27,006 |
| In Labor Force | 56.9% | 64.2% |
| Families below poverty level | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Education Characteristics | Avenel CDP, New Jersey | New Jersey |
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| School Enrollment |
| Elementary School Enrollment | 1,592 | 978,203 |
| High School Enrollment | 920 | 465,954 |
| College or Graduate School | 899 | 470,302 |
| Educational Attainment Population 25 years and older |
| High School Graduate | 33.3% | 29.4% |
| Associates Degree | 4.2% | 5.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.9% | 18.8% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 8.4% | 11.0% |
Data provided by the 2000 U.S. Census
