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Beach Haven West

New Jersey · 3,896 residents · 1.622 sq mi
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Beach Haven West is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $62,247. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $442,000. With a median age of 57.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 57.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 125%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,896
−12%since 2000
from 4,444 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,402 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 2,740 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
57.9
+9%since 2000
from 53.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Beach Haven West
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,247
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,508 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,873
+4%since 2000
from $39,273 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.7%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services14.4%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade0.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$442,000
+125%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $154,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,379
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $851 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.4%
−33.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
11.3% rent
Vacancy rate
53.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
45.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.1
+109%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(3,683)
Black0.4%(14)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(147)
Asian0.7%(27)
Other0.2%(7)
Diversity Score12%(469)
Diversity Score
12
+48%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.0%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.8 min
+16%since 2000
from 31.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.5%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.6%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

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

Beach Haven West, New Jersey has about 3,896 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Beach Haven West, New Jersey earns about $62,247 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 $442,000, and the typical rent is about $1,379 a month.

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

About 35.0% 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 2.9% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 339 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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