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Barnegat Light

New Jersey · 641 residents (2025 est.) · 0.831 sq mi
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Barnegat Light is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $125,417. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 264 residents. 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 $1,107,800. With a median age of 62.7, 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 62.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 106%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
500
−35%since 2000
from 764 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
602 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 919 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
62.7
+14%since 2000
from 54.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:641 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3304485676858041990201020202024Barnegat Light
2024500
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$125,417
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,361 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$82,301
+138%since 2000
from $34,599 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.9%
+32.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.532
+9%since 2010
from 0.488 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,107,800
+106%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $295,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
5.1% rent
Vacancy rate
82.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.8
+56%since 2000
from 5.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
69
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(749)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(6)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(27)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.8%(399)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(12)
Asian15.2%(76)
Other2.6%(13)
Diversity Score42.4%(212)
Diversity Score
42
+1083%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.3%
+34.4 ptssince 2000
from 38.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
37.1%
+19.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
45.7 min
+59%since 2000
from 28.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
45.5%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.4%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
21.5%
+21.5 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
32.3%
−23.6 ptssince 2011
from 55.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.5%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
13.8%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2012
from 15.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−93.3 ptssince 2013
from 93.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.4%
+18.6 ptssince 2017
from 76.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.6%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 97.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barnegat Light, New Jersey?

Barnegat Light, New Jersey has about 500 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Barnegat Light, New Jersey?

The typical household in Barnegat Light, New Jersey earns about $125,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Barnegat Light, New Jersey expensive?

In Barnegat Light, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $1,107,800.

How educated are people in Barnegat Light, New Jersey?

About 73.3% of adults age 25 and over in Barnegat Light, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barnegat Light, New Jersey?

About 5.9% of people in Barnegat Light, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Barnegat Light, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Barnegat Light, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 181 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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

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