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Avon-by-the-Sea

New Jersey · 1,933 residents · 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 $89,615. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $939,700. With a median age of 52.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,933
−14%since 2000
from 2,244 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,538 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 5,268 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.7
+20%since 2000
from 43.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Avon-by-the-Sea
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,615
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,192 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$77,757
+89%since 2000
from $41,238 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10%
Information4.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$939,700
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,456
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $789 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 60.4% in 2000
36.3% rent
Afford Score
10.5
+84%since 2000
from 5.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88%(1,702)
Black1.1%(22)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(141)
Asian1%(20)
Other0.4%(8)
Diversity Score23.2%(449)
Diversity Score
23
+160%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
68.9%
+20.9 ptssince 2000
from 48.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
28.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.6 min
+11%since 2000
from 30.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 60.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.9%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
57.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−88.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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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 1,933 residents according to the 2020 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 $89,615 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 $939,700, and the typical rent is about $1,456 a month.

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

About 68.9% 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 8.9% 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 232 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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