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Avon-by-the-Sea

New Jersey · 1,952 residents (2025 est.) · 0.426 sq mi
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Avon-by-the-Sea is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $122,635. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $1,509,600. With a median age of 54.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 141%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,030
−10%since 2000
from 2,244 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,765 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 5,268 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.4
+24%since 2000
from 43.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,952 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Avon-by-the-Sea
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$122,635
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,192 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$96,626
+134%since 2000
from $41,238 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.529
+11%since 2010
from 0.475 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Information7.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food6.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,509,600
+141%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,078
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $789 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.4% in 2000
31.5% rent
Vacancy rate
26.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
12.3
+116%since 2000
from 5.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(2,149)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(54)
Asian0.9%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.9%(201)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(1,936)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(42)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other2.3%(46)
Diversity Score11.2%(227)
Diversity Score
11
+25%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.5%
+24.6 ptssince 2000
from 48.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
+3%since 2000
from 30.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.6%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.5%
+20.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 60.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.8%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2012
from 8.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.6%
−90.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.4%
+13.3 ptssince 2017
from 86.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 96.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 1.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Avon-by-the-Sea, New Jersey?

Avon-by-the-Sea, New Jersey has about 2,030 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Avon-by-the-Sea, New Jersey?

The typical household in Avon-by-the-Sea, New Jersey earns about $122,635 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Avon-by-the-Sea, New Jersey expensive?

In Avon-by-the-Sea, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $1,509,600, and the typical rent is about $2,078 a month.

How educated are people in Avon-by-the-Sea, New Jersey?

About 72.5% of adults age 25 and over in Avon-by-the-Sea, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Avon-by-the-Sea, New Jersey?

About 3.4% of people in Avon-by-the-Sea, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Avon-by-the-Sea, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Avon-by-the-Sea, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 135 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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