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Barnegat Light

New Jersey · 640 residents · 0.831 sq mi
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Barnegat Light is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,833. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 124 residents. 63% 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 $681,300. With a median age of 64.8, 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 64.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
640
−16%since 2000
from 764 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
770 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 919 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
64.8
+18%since 2000
from 54.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3304485676858041990201020202024Barnegat Light
2024500
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,833
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,361 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,779
+32%since 2000
from $34,599 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.4%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration14.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$681,300
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $295,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
6.5% rent
Afford Score
9.0
+59%since 2000
from 5.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(601)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(21)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.5%(55)
Diversity Score
9
+138%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.1%
+24.2 ptssince 2000
from 38.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+5%since 2000
from 28.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.5%
+14.5 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.7%
−14.2 ptssince 2011
from 55.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.3%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
59.0%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
14.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.9%
−92.4 ptssince 2013
from 93.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barnegat Light, New Jersey?

Barnegat Light, New Jersey has about 640 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Barnegat Light, New Jersey earns about $75,833 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 $681,300.

How educated are people in Barnegat Light, New Jersey?

About 63.1% 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 4.2% 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 41 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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