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Beach Haven

New Jersey · 1,066 residents (2025 est.) · 0.979 sq mi
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Beach Haven is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $144,167. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 223 residents. 65% 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 $1,472,200. With a median age of 62.0, 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 62.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 187%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,055
−17%since 2000
from 1,278 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,078 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 1,305 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
62.0
+28%since 2000
from 48.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,066 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9261K1K2K2K1990201020202024Beach Haven
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$144,167
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,355 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$95,369
+215%since 2000
from $30,267 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.1%
+26.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.482
−8%since 2010
from 0.521 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services20.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,472,200
+187%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $281,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,071
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $697 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.9%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
11.1% rent
Vacancy rate
80.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.6%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.2
+76%since 2000
from 5.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
84
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(1,204)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(60)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.7%(163)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88%(928)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(115)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.9%(10)
Diversity Score26.8%(283)
Diversity Score
27
+110%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.9%
+29.4 ptssince 2000
from 35.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.1%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.3 min
+72%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.8%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
34.7%
+27.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 46.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.3%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.2%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2012
from 7.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−90.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2017
from 86.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.3%
−9.1 ptssince 2016
from 96.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beach Haven, New Jersey?

Beach Haven, New Jersey has about 1,055 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Beach Haven, New Jersey?

The typical household in Beach Haven, New Jersey earns about $144,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beach Haven, New Jersey expensive?

In Beach Haven, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $1,472,200, and the typical rent is about $2,071 a month.

How educated are people in Beach Haven, New Jersey?

About 64.9% of adults age 25 and over in Beach Haven, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beach Haven, New Jersey?

About 3.7% of people in Beach Haven, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Beach Haven, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Beach Haven, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 420 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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

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