Asbury City is a small, suburban town in northern New Jersey. Its economy is small and the population is predominantly commuters from Dubuque. In the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, the city thrived as a shopping center, attracting both businesses and residents. Most of the population is employed in service-related and city government jobs. However, the number of people residing in Asbury has been steadily growing in recent years.
According to the US Census, 61.1% of the population identified as white, 12.3% as black, 5.4% as Asian, 11.7% as Hispanic, and 2.6% as of other races. According to the census, residents of Asbury City reported many common ancestries, including German, Irish, English, American, and Luxembourger. Although this percentage is not representative of the city's entire population, it is still a substantial portion.
Asbury Park is home to around 8.02k people who work in various sectors. Health care & social assistance (HHS) accounts for almost half of the city's jobs. Accommodation & food services, and retail trade each account for a significant portion of Asbury Park's economy. The highest-paying industries in the area are Information Technology, Health Care & Social Assistance, and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing.
Asbury Park is a seaside city in northern New Jersey. It was originally developed as a residential resort with a boardwalk, orchestra pavilion, and pier. Later, a convention hall and a casino arena were built. Asbury Park continues to struggle with the housing crisis. Springwood Avenue is lined with vacant lots, despite its proximity to Cookman Ave. In addition to its beach, Asbury Park has many cultural attractions to offer.