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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Barnegat Light

New Jersey · 764 residents · 0.831 sq mi
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Barnegat Light is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $52,361. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $295,600. With a median age of 54.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 54.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

764
+12%since 1990
from 681 in 1990
1990 – 2025
919 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 819 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
54.9
+6%since 1990
from 51.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3304485676858041990201020202024Barnegat Light
2024500
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$52,361
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,955 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$34,599
+33%since 1990
from $25,973 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.7%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 7.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$295,600
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $261,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$772
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $713 in 1990
US average: $602
87.9%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 82.6% in 1990
12.1% rent
5.6
−18%since 1990
from 6.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(678)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.2%(22)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(749)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(6)
Asian0.3%(2)
Diversity Score3.6%(27)
4
+10%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

38.9%
+9.0 ptssince 1990
from 29.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.1%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 84.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
17.4%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.6 min
−18%since 1990
from 34.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barnegat Light, New Jersey?

Barnegat Light, New Jersey has about 764 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Barnegat Light, New Jersey earns about $52,361 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 $295,600, and the typical rent is about $772 a month.

How educated are people in Barnegat Light, New Jersey?

About 38.9% 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 4.7% 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 grown since 1990. The population has added about 83 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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