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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Beach Haven

New Jersey · 1,278 residents · 0.979 sq mi
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Beach Haven is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,355. Population has declined 13% since 1990. 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $281,300. With a median age of 48.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 48.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,278
−13%since 1990
from 1,475 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,305 / sq mi
−13%since 1990
from 1,507 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
48.6
+10%since 1990
from 44.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9261K1K2K2K1990201020202024Beach Haven
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,355
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,371 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$30,267
+63%since 1990
from $18,527 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.7%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$281,300
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $237,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$697
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $574 in 1990
US average: $602
77.8%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 75.7% in 1990
22.2% rent
5.8
−23%since 1990
from 7.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.9%(1,473)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.5%(22)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(1,204)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(60)
Asian0.5%(7)
Diversity Score12.7%(163)
13
+742%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

35.6%
+9.9 ptssince 1990
from 25.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.2%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 84.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
14.1%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 8.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.1 min
+11%since 1990
from 21.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beach Haven, New Jersey?

Beach Haven, New Jersey has about 1,278 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Beach Haven, New Jersey earns about $48,355 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 $281,300, and the typical rent is about $697 a month.

How educated are people in Beach Haven, New Jersey?

About 35.6% 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 197 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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