Shrewsbury, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Monmouth County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
4,162
Population
1,927/sq mi density
$144,500
Median Income
$71,092 per capita
$735,900
Home Value
$1,025,300 Zillow
$3,300
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
24
Violent Crime/100K
2,004 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$144,500 median income, 5.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$735,900 home value, $3,300/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
24 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
65.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
4,162
Census 2023
Population Density
1,927
per square mile
Land Area
2.2
square miles (5.7 km²)
Median Age
42.0 yrs
8% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.2%
Male
52.8%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 85.6% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 4.3% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 3.8% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 4.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
85.6%
Black
4.3%
Hispanic
1.9%
Asian
3.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 91.3% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 7% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
91.3%
Spanish
7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
6.8%
Veterans
5.9%
2% below US avg (6%)
Disability
9.3%
28% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
99.0%
8% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
1.0%
88% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.477
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 4,162 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,927 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Median Age | 42.0 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.2% |
| Female | 52.8% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 85.6% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.9% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
Language
| English Only | 91.3% |
| Spanish | 7.0% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 6.8% |
| Veterans | 5.9% |
| Disability | 9.3% |
| Health Insurance | 99.0% |
| Uninsured | 1.0% |
| Broadband Access | 86.6% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.477 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |