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Barnegat

New Jersey · 2,817 residents · 2.697 sq mi
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Barnegat is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $79,150. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 67% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $331,700. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 89%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,817
+67%since 2000
from 1,690 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,044 / sq mi
+67%since 2000
from 627 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.8
−3%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9242K3K3K4K1990201020202024Barnegat
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,150
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,040 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,566
+33%since 2000
from $21,431 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
54.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.340
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$331,700
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $138,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,493
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $717 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.8%
−30.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
36.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+66%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(1,590)
Black0.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(46)
Asian1.3%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.2%(189)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(2,491)
Black2.1%(58)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(163)
Asian2.2%(63)
Other1%(28)
Diversity Score25.7%(724)
Diversity Score
26
+130%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.1 min
+25%since 2000
from 26.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.5%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
15.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barnegat, New Jersey?

Barnegat, New Jersey has about 2,817 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Barnegat, New Jersey earns about $79,150 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Barnegat, New Jersey expensive?

In Barnegat, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $331,700, and the typical rent is about $1,493 a month.

How educated are people in Barnegat, New Jersey?

About 29.0% of adults age 25 and over in Barnegat, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barnegat, New Jersey?

About 6.1% of people in Barnegat, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Barnegat, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Barnegat, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,623 residents, a change of about 136 percent over that period.

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

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