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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Beach Haven West

New Jersey · 4,444 residents · 1.622 sq mi
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Beach Haven West has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,508. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $154,800. With a median age of 53.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 53.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,444
+5%since 1990
from 4,235 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,740 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 2,611 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
53.2
+14%since 1990
from 46.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Beach Haven West
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,508
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,060 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,273
+126%since 1990
from $17,404 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
3.8%
−5.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,800
−25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $157,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$851
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $744 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
89.0%
+8.8 ptssince 1990
from 80.1% in 1990
11.0% rent
Afford Score
3.4
−31%since 1990
from 4.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(4,202)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(7)
Asian0.5%(22)
Diversity Score2.3%(99)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(4,272)
Black0.4%(16)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(97)
Asian0.8%(34)
Diversity Score8.1%(360)
Diversity Score
8
+246%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 14.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.9%
+9.5 ptssince 1990
from 72.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+18%since 1990
from 26.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 4,444 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Beach Haven West, New Jersey earns about $45,508 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 $154,800, and the typical rent is about $851 a month.

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

About 19.7% 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 3.8% of people in Beach Haven West, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Beach Haven West, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Beach Haven West, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 209 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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