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Barnegat

New Jersey · 3,894 residents · 2.697 sq mi
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Barnegat is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,746. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,204 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $281,900. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,894
+130%since 2000
from 1,690 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,444 / sq mi
+130%since 2000
from 627 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.3
−2%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9242K3K3K4K1990201020202024Barnegat
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,746
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,040 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,236
+74%since 2000
from $21,431 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services6.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
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
$281,900
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $138,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,677
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $717 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.8%
−24.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
40.2% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+27%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(2,993)
Black4.6%(179)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(465)
Asian1.7%(67)
Other3.6%(141)
Diversity Score46.9%(1,828)
Diversity Score
47
+321%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.1%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
+22%since 2000
from 26.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
97.5%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 69.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.2%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
49.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−84.1 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barnegat, New Jersey?

Barnegat, New Jersey has about 3,894 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Barnegat, New Jersey earns about $87,746 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 $281,900, and the typical rent is about $1,677 a month.

How educated are people in Barnegat, New Jersey?

About 31.1% 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 3.9% 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 2,700 residents, a change of about 226 percent over that period.

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

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