FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Planning Board has released a comprehensive estimate of the county’s summer population that suggests an increase of more than 40 percent during the summer season.
 
“Monmouth County is the place that people want to be in the summer time – now we have a clear indication of just how many people are drawn to our fantastic beaches, boardwalks and businesses,” Freeholder Director Lillian G. Burry said. “This study provides some numbers that will help the county plan for immediate and future needs.”
 
Estimates were developed through a comparison of winter and summer wastewater flows. The data was used to estimate the summer population for an average summer day (comprising an average of midweek, weekend, and holiday days) and a peak summer day (holidays and weekends only).
 
The average year-round, permanent population of the county’s Shore Region – defined as the area between Garden State Parkway and the coastlines of the Raritan Bay and Atlantic Ocean, including the municipalities traversed by the Parkway – was determined to be 439,331 people.
 
The general population estimate for summer overnight visitors, seasonal employees and day trippers was found to be in the range of 618,000 to 735,000 people (representing a 41 to 67 percent increase). On peak days, such as the July 4th weekend, the population of the county’s Shore Region can more than double. The peak summer population of the county’s Shore Region, which is only attained on some weekends and holidays, was determined to be in the range of 887,000 to 1,004,000 (representing a 102 to 128 percent increase).
 
“This population estimate will support the county’s efforts in transportation planning, particularly the Monmouth County Coastal Evacuation Routes Improvement Study,” Freeholder John D’Amico Jr. said “I commend the Planning Department staff for taking this innovative approach to defining the county’s summer visitors.”
 
For additional information about the study may be found at www.visitmonmouth.com or by contacting the Planning Board at 732-431-7460. 

 

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