Avenel, NJ is a bustling suburb of New York City located in Middlesex County. With a population of 17,132 and 5,398 people per square mile, it has an intimate yet vibrant atmosphere. The town is well known for its local businesses such as Roberto’s Italian Ristorante and D'Angelo Pizza & Restaurant. For outdoor activities there are plenty of hiking trails and parks such as Woodbridge Community Park, Rahway River Park and Ross Street Reservoir Park. On top of that, Avenel hosts year-round community events like the annual Italian Festival and holiday parades. It also has multiple sports complexes including the Beachwood Sports Complex that host football games during summertime. Other organizations in the area include the Avenel Public Library which provides residents with both educational and recreational resources.
The population in Avenel is 17,132. There are 4,923 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Avenel is 39.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Avenel is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Avenel
- 44.6% are married
- 7.6% are divorced
- 35.2% are married with children
- 12.9% have children, but are single
Race in Avenel
- 33.4% are White
- 24.8% are Black
- 20.0% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.3% claim Other
- 19.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander