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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Beach Haven West

New Jersey · 4,235 residents · 1.622 sq mi
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Beach Haven West has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $32,060. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $157,300. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,235
−5%vs 2000
vs 4,444 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,611 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 2,740 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
46.7
−12%vs 2000
vs 53.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Beach Haven West
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,060
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $45,508 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,404
−56%vs 2000
vs $39,273 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
9.5%
+5.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,300
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $154,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$744
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $851 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
80.1%
−8.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.0% in 2000
19.9% rent
Afford Score
4.9
+44%vs 2000
vs 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(4,272)
Black0.4%(16)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(97)
Asian0.8%(34)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.1%(360)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(4,202)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(7)
Asian0.5%(22)
Other0.3%(11)
Diversity Score2.3%(99)
Diversity Score
2
−71%vs 2000
vs 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
−5.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
72.4%
−9.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
−15%vs 2000
vs 31.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beach Haven West, New Jersey?

Beach Haven West, New Jersey has about 4,235 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Beach Haven West, New Jersey earns about $32,060 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beach Haven West, New Jersey expensive?

In Beach Haven West, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $157,300, and the typical rent is about $744 a month.

How educated are people in Beach Haven West, New Jersey?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Beach Haven West, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 9.5% of people in Beach Haven West, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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

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