Long Branch, New Jersey
Long Branch: city in New Jersey, United States
About
Long Branch is a city located in the county of Monmouth in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 30,719 and a population density of 1,886 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 30,210 inhabitants.
The city was created 159 years ago in 1867.
Quick Facts about Long Branch
| Population | 30,210 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Jersey (United States) |
| County | Monmouth County |
| Postal code | 07740 |
| Area | 16.28 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.3043,-73.9924 |
| Altitude | 43 feet / 13 meters |
| Establishment | April 11, 1867 (159 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 19:19:16 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 1,855 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.68% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 59℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Long Branch is located at 40°18'15"N 73°59'32"W (40.3042800, -73.9923600). It has 3 neighbors: Monmouth Beach, Oceanport and West Long Branch.
Long Branch map
Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Long Branch decreased by 1.68% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 30,719 | - | census |
| 2011 | 30,746 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 30,599 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 30,386 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 30,702 | 1.03% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 30,734 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 30,650 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 30,559 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 30,374 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 30,241 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 30,210 | -0.1% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Long Branch
1Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park
221 Ocean Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740, United States View details
Phone: +17322297025 | Website available
2Jerry Morgan Park
26 Long Branch Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740, United States View details
3Church of the Presidents Museum
1260 Ocean Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740, United States View details
Phone: +17322230905
Where to Eat in Long Branch
1Surf Taco - Long Branch
94 Brighton Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740, United States View details
Phone: +17322297873 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Long Branch
1Long Branch City Hall
344 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ 07740 View details
Phone: +17322227000 | Website available
People born in Long Branch (97)
People born in Long Branch, including cartoonist Dan Barry, novelist, journalist, essayist, playwright, film maker, actor and political candidate Norman Mailer, mathematician Paul Cohen, .
More notable people
- Dorothy Parker (American poet, short story writer, critic and satirist) she was born in 22/08/1893
- Garret Hobart (U.S. Vice President (1844-1899)) he was born in 03/06/1844
- Clint Black (American musician, record producer and actor) he was born in 04/02/1962
- Tom Constanten (American musician) he was born in 19/03/1944
- Robert Pinsky (American poet, editor, literary critic, academic.) he was born in 20/10/1940
- David Garrison (American actor) he was born in 30/06/1952
- Bernie Worrell (American musician) he was born in 19/04/1944
- Richard Anderson (American actor) he was born in 08/08/1926
- Robert Kirshner (American astronomer) he was born in 15/08/1949
- Frank Pallone (U.S. Representative from New Jersey) he was born in 30/10/1951
- Frank Budd (American sprinter and football wide receiver (1939-2014)) he was born in 20/07/1939
- Sonny Greer (American jazz drummer) he was born in 13/12/1895
- Laurence Steinberg (American psychologist) he was born in 01/01/1952
- MarShon Brooks (American basketball player) he was born in 26/01/1989
- Garrett Brown (American cinematographer) he was born in 06/04/1942
- M. H. Abrams (American literary theorist) he was born in 23/07/1912
- Harry Frank Guggenheim (politician and businessman) he was born in 23/08/1890
- Jim Jeffcoat (American football player and coach) he was born in 01/04/1961
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Long Branch, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 185572 | Monmouth University | West Long Branch (NJ) | 07764-1898 |
Nearby Transit Stations (24)
Rail and bus stations connected to Long Branch, NJ. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
| NBK | New Brunswick station | French and Albany Streets | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
| NYP | Pennsylvania Station | 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street | RAIL |
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Long Branch.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Long Branch Post Office | Long Branch (NJ) | 07740 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Long Branch, Pennsylvania borough in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 431 people.
- Long Branch, Illinois township in Saline County, Illinois with a population of 235 people.
Other cities in Monmouth County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Monmouth County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 86,722 | Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States |
| Manalapan | 39,225 | Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey |
| Hazlet | 19,641 | Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey |
| Tinton Falls | 17,406 | Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States |
| Holmdel | 16,670 | Township of New Jersey |
| Asbury Park | 15,377 | City in New Jersey, United States |
| West Freehold | 13,613 | Census designated place |
| Eatontown | 12,132 | Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States |
| Freehold | 11,658 | Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States |
| Colts Neck | 9,841 | Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey |
| Keansburg | 9,614 | Borough in New Jersey, United States |
| Matawan | 8,607 | Borough in New Jersey, United States |
| West Long Branch | 7,875 | Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey |
| Keyport | 6,951 | Town in Monmouth County, New Jersey |
| Rumson | 6,671 | Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States |
| Yorketown | 6,535 | Neighborhood |
Distance to Other Cities
Long Branch distances to largest New Jersey cities