East Freehold, New Jersey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
East Freehold, New Jersey
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Center of East Freehold at Dutch Lane Road and East Freehold Road
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Map of East Freehold CDP in Monmouth County. Inset: Location of Monmouth County in New Jersey.
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 East Freehold, New Jersey
Location in Monmouth County, New Jersey
East Freehold, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
East Freehold, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Monmouth |
| Township | Freehold |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.99 sq mi (7.74 km2) |
| • Land | 2.98 sq mi (7.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) 0.27% |
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,987 |
| • Density | 1,673.49/sq mi (646.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP Code |
07728
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| Area code(s) | 732/848 |
| FIPS code | 34-19150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 02389430 |
East Freehold is a community in New Jersey, a state in the United States. It is located within Freehold Township in Monmouth County. East Freehold is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts separately for population information, even though it's not an officially incorporated town. In 2020, about 4,987 people lived in East Freehold.
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About East Freehold
East Freehold is a quiet community. It is part of the larger Freehold Township. The area is mostly made up of homes and neighborhoods.
Where is East Freehold?
East Freehold is in Monmouth County, which is in the central part of New Jersey. It's not far from the Atlantic Ocean. The community covers a total area of about 2.99 square miles (7.74 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small amount of water.
People in East Freehold
The population of East Freehold has grown over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 2,990 | — | |
| 1990 | 3,842 | 28.5% | |
| 2000 | 4,936 | 28.5% | |
| 2010 | 4,894 | −0.9% | |
| 2020 | 4,987 | 1.9% | |
| Population sources: 1980 1990-2010 2000 2010 2020 |
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Who Lives Here?
In 2010, there were 4,894 people living in East Freehold. Most people living there were White. There were also groups of Black or African American, Asian, and people of other backgrounds. About 5.46% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many families live in East Freehold. In 2010, about 43.5% of homes had children under 18 years old. Most households (73%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 3 people.
Age Groups
The community has people of all ages. In 2010:
- About 27.4% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 10.4% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in East Freehold was about 41.4 years.
