Fair Haven, New Jersey
Fair Haven: Borough in New Jersey, United States
About
Fair Haven is a city located in the county of Monmouth in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,121 and a population density of 1,119 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,710 inhabitants.
The city was created 112 years ago in 1912.
Quick Facts about Fair Haven
| Population : | 5,710 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Monmouth County |
| Postal code : | 07704 |
| Area : | 5.47 km2 |
| Altitude : | 66 feet / 20 meters |
| Establishment : | April 04, 1912 (112 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 22:17:45 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 1,044 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.2% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Fair Haven is located at 40°21'38"N 74°2'17"W (40.3606700, -74.0381900). It has 4 neighbors: Middletown, Red Bank, Little Silver and Rumson.
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- Official Website
Official website of Fair Haven
Fair Haven has 4 neighbours.
- Middletown township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
- Red Bank borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
- Little Silver borough in New Jersey, United States
- Rumson borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Fair Haven decreased by 7.2% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 6,121 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,091 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,071 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,053 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,021 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,980 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,953 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,910 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,814 | -1.65% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,736 | -1.36% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,710 | -0.46% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 8,945 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 9,009 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -0.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 9,174 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 9,008 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 20.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.2% |
| White only, percent : | 93.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.6% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 90.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 927 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 59.2% |
Fair Haven zip code is 07704.
County name: Monmouth, County
fips: 34025
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 59.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $99,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $927 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $385 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $640 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,955 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.25 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 79.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 81.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 85.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 14.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 13.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 25,424 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 680,153 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 210,327 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $23,259 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $38,233 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,120 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 26.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 988 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 595 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 258 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 41 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 889 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 52 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 772 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 985.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 9.14 |
People born in Fair Haven (2)
People born in Fair Haven, including soccer player Larry Tukis, victim of the COVID-19 pandemic: Gentle soul who appreciated the simple things in life. Robert Steven Seldin, .
List
Schools in Fair Haven
College & universities near Fair Haven, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 183859 | Brookdale Community College | Lincroft (NJ) | 07738-1597 |
Stations (24)
Amtrak & bus stations near Fair Haven, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
| NBK | New Brunswick station | French and Albany Streets | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
| NYP | Pennsylvania Station | 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Fair Haven
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Fair Haven Post Office | Fair Haven (NJ) | 07704 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Fair Haven , Vermont town in Vermont, United States with a population of 2,530 people.
- Fair Haven , New York village in New York, United States with a population of 716 people.
Other cities in Monmouth County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Monmouth County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 86,722 | Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States |
| Manalapan | 39,225 | Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey |
| Long Branch | 30,210 | City in New Jersey, United States |
| Hazlet | 19,641 | Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey |
| Tinton Falls | 17,406 | Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States |
| Holmdel | 16,670 | Township of New Jersey |
| Asbury Park | 15,377 | City in New Jersey, United States |
| West Freehold | 13,613 | Census designated place |
| Eatontown | 12,132 | Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States |
| Freehold | 11,658 | Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States |
| Colts Neck | 9,841 | Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey |
| Keansburg | 9,614 | Borough in New Jersey, United States |
| Matawan | 8,607 | Borough in New Jersey, United States |
| West Long Branch | 7,875 | Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey |
| Keyport | 6,951 | Town in Monmouth County, New Jersey |
| Rumson | 6,671 | Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Fair Haven distances to largest New Jersey cities
