West Long Branch, NJ is a small town located in Monmouth County. It has a population of 8,470 and a population density of 2,757 people per square mile. The area offers year-round outdoor activities including swimming at West Long Branch Beach, hiking in Long Branch Park, golfing at Hollywood Golf Club, fishing on the Navesink River and kayaking along Sandy Hook Bay. For those interested in local sporting events there is an annual 5K race held throughout the downtown area. Visitors can also enjoy shopping at the West Long Branch Shopping Center or dining at one of the many restaurants that offer both locally-sourced ingredients and international cuisines. Local businesses include Westside Pizza & Subs, Poppy's Bagels & Deli and Red Rock Tap & Grill. There are also several organizations active in the community such as the West Long Branch Women's Club and Long Branch Recreation Commission which offer various programs for citizens to enjoy all year round.
The population in West Long Branch is 8,470. There are 2,966 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in West Long Branch is 34.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in West Long Branch is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in West Long Branch
- 48.4% are married
- 7.9% are divorced
- 35.6% are married with children
- 5.7% have children, but are single
Race in West Long Branch
- 86.4% are White
- 3.2% are Black
- 0.7% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.6% claim Other
- 7.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander