CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Beach Haven West

New Jersey · 4,143 residents · 1.622 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the New York metro area
Compare
The short version

Beach Haven West is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $98,688. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $422,100. With a median age of 59.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 59.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,143
−7%since 2000
from 4,444 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
59.7
+12%since 2000
from 53.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Beach Haven West
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 52.2%(91)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.5%(102)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 143.3%(136)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 193.5%(145)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.2%(174)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 346.8%(281)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 446.2%(258)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.1%(503)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6422%(911)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7422.2%(918)
US avg: 10%
75 to 8411.5%(477)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3.5%(147)
US avg: 1.9%
BAR + DOT: THIS PLACE · TICK: US AVERAGE
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,688
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,508 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,489
+34%since 2000
from $39,273 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
69.7%
+22.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade18.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BAR + DOT: THIS PLACE · TICK: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$422,100
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $154,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,317
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $851 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
10.2% rent
Afford Score
4.3
−31%since 2009
from 6.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Beach Haven West on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(4,272)
Black0.4%(16)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(97)
Asian0.8%(34)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(3,827)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5%(207)
Asian0.8%(35)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Cuban0.3%(14)
Chilean0.3%(14)
Asian origin
Chinese0.3%(15)
Ancestry
Irish29.1%(1,265)
Italian26.4%(1,148)
German25.6%(1,113)
English11.7%(511)
Polish7.2%(314)
Swedish3.6%(157)
Ukrainian2.3%(101)
Hungarian2%(88)
American1.8%(79)
Russian1.2%(54)
Finnish1.2%(51)
Dutch0.9%(38)
+ 12 more ancestry groups with data
Lebanese0.9%(37)
Lithuanian0.8%(34)
French0.7%(32)
Welsh0.7%(32)
Slovak0.7%(31)
Scotch-Irish0.7%(30)
Croatian0.5%(21)
Scottish0.5%(20)
Canadian0.4%(16)
Swiss0.4%(16)
Czech0.3%(12)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.8%
+26.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
−13%since 2000
from 31.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 48.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.1%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.1%
−98.9 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married26.3%(630)
Married61.4%(1,474)
Widowed3.2%(77)
Divorced9.1%(218)
Women 15+
Never married23.8%(583)
Married57.3%(1,404)
Widowed9.5%(234)
Divorced9.4%(230)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Drill deeper

Places similar to Beach Haven West

Belleair
Pop 4,631
Grant-Valkaria
Pop 5,982
Bay Hill
Pop 4,512
Orangetree
Pop 6,084
Places similar to Beach Haven West
Head to head

Compare Beach Haven West to nearby cities

BEACH HAVEN WEST VS
Ocean Acres
Income$121,924+24%
Home value$402,500−5%
Population19,204+275%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BEACH HAVEN WEST VS
Mystic Island
Income$78,714−20%
Home value$321,500−24%
Population8,259+61%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BEACH HAVEN WEST VS
Smithville
Income$77,579−21%
Home value$279,200−34%
Population9,545+86%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BEACH HAVEN WEST VS
Beachwood
Income$106,858+8%
Home value$352,600−16%
Population11,340+121%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

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

Beach Haven West, New Jersey has about 4,143 residents according to the 2020 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 $98,688 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 $422,100, and the typical rent is about $1,317 a month.

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

About 45.8% 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 3.1% 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 92 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
New Jersey
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Beach Haven West with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →