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Monmouth County

Coastal beauty, business opportunities, and an affluent consumer market can all be found in Monmouth County.

About Monmouth County

Monmouth County hugs the Jersey Shore, combining coastal living with a strong business climate. Major employers include GE Healthcare and Lockheed Martin alongside a powerful tourism and hospitality sector served by scenic beaches and boardwalks. Transportation is served by NJ Transit rail and bus along with direct access to the Garden State Parkway. Red Bank and Asbury Park offer lively arts, music, restaurant scenes and boutique retail. Inland towns like Freehold and Middletown deliver established neighborhoods, quality schools, and historic charm.

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Major Private Sector Employers

wdt_ID wdt_created_by wdt_created_at wdt_last_edited_by wdt_last_edited_at Company Industry
14 acoulter 01/09/2025 06:15 PM acoulter 03/10/2025 10:07 PM Monmouth University Education
25 acoulter 01/09/2025 06:58 PM acoulter 03/10/2025 10:07 PM New Jersey Resources (NJR) Energy
30 acoulter 01/09/2025 07:00 PM acoulter 03/10/2025 10:08 PM Commvault Technology
33 acoulter 03/10/2025 10:08 PM acoulter 03/10/2025 10:08 PM Hackensack Meridian Health Life Sciences/Healthcare
34 acoulter 03/10/2025 10:09 PM acoulter 03/10/2025 10:09 PM Saker Shoprites (Brown’s Super Stores) Food and Beverage
35 acoulter 03/10/2025 10:09 PM acoulter 03/10/2025 10:09 PM Centrastate Healthcare Life Sciences/Healthcare
36 acoulter 03/10/2025 10:10 PM acoulter 03/10/2025 10:10 PM Visiting Nurse Association Health Group Life Sciences/Healthcare
37 acoulter 03/10/2025 10:10 PM acoulter 03/10/2025 10:10 PM RWJ Barnabas Health – Monmouth Medical Center Life Sciences/Healthcare
38 acoulter 03/10/2025 10:10 PM acoulter 03/10/2025 10:10 PM Trinity Solar Energy
39 acoulter 03/10/2025 10:11 PM acoulter 03/10/2025 10:11 PM IFF Food and Beverage

ZoomInfo, 2025; Dunn & Bradstreet, 2023; CNJ Internal Research, 2023-2025.

Major Industries

Aerospace

Aerospace

Financial Services

Financial Services

Manufacturing

Manufacturing

Monmouth County By the Numbers

Monmouth County By the Numbers

Largest Municipalities

A snapshot of the scale and market potential of key cities and townships in Monmouth County

66,807

Middletown Township

53,706

Howell Township

41,478

Marlboro Township

40,661

Manalapan Township

35,576

Freehold Township

32,434

Long Branch

Source: U.S. Census July 2022

Demographics

A snapshot of Monmouth County’s diverse population

76.20%

White

6.20%

Black

12.70%

Hispanic (of all races)

5.30%

Asian

4.20%

Other

Source: JobsEQ using data from American Community Survey 2019-2023

Education Attainment

Levels of education acquired by Monmouth County residents

94.90%

High School Diploma

7.30%

Associates Degree

53.80%

Bachelor’s Degree

19.70%

Post-Graduate Studies

Source: JobsEQ using data from American Community Survey 2019-2023

Taxes

Understanding Monmouth County’s tax structure and rates

Corporate Income Tax

6.5% for > $0
7.5% for > $50,000
9.0% for > $100,000
11.5% for > $10,000,000

Personal Income Tax (For incomes above $1,000,000)

1.4%-10.75%

State Tax

6.625% Sales Tax

Gross Receipt Tax

None

Franchise Tax

None

Personal Property Tax

None

Real Property Tax

No state property tax

Fuel Tax per gallon of gasoline

41.4 cents

Institutes of Higher Education

wdt_ID wdt_created_by wdt_created_at wdt_last_edited_by wdt_last_edited_at Institution Name Type Undergrad Graduate
1 choosenjstg 21/08/2025 06:24 PM acoulter 17/10/2025 06:03 PM Brookdale Community College 2-Year 14,610 N/A
2 acoulter 02/09/2025 10:27 PM acoulter 03/09/2025 01:44 AM Monmouth University 4-year 4,024 1,404

Source: Office of the Secretary of Higher Education (OSHE)

Infrastructure

Monmouth County is connected to the country and world through its nearby airports, seaports, and railways.

Infrastructure

Monmouth County is connected to the country and world through its nearby airports, seaports, and railways.

Use of Public Transport

5.50%

Use of Public Transport

Source: JobsEQ using data from American Community Survey 2019-2023

Commuter Rail Lines

1

Commuter Rail Lines

Source: NJ Transit

Distance to Ports

43 miles

(69.2 KM)
Port Newark-Elizabeth

County Resources

Monmouth County Chamber of Commerce

A vibrant business network that champions local enterprises, builds connections, and advances economic opportunity across Monmouth County.

Monmouth County Improvement Authority

A county agency dedicated to financing and supporting essential public projects that strengthen infrastructure, enhance services, and promote community growth.

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