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Beach Haven

New Jersey · 1,027 residents · 0.979 sq mi
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Beach Haven is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $105,417. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 251 residents. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $784,100. With a median age of 58.4, 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 58.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,027
−20%since 2000
from 1,278 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,049 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 1,305 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
58.4
+20%since 2000
from 48.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9261K1K2K2K1990201020202024Beach Haven
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,417
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,355 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$68,971
+128%since 2000
from $30,267 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.3%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services16.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$784,100
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $281,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,250
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $697 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
18.8% rent
Afford Score
7.4
+28%since 2000
from 5.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(1,204)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(60)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.7%(163)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(906)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(102)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(21)
Diversity Score27.2%(279)
Diversity Score
27
+114%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.0%
+25.4 ptssince 2000
from 35.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
23.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.9 min
+37%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.1%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2011
from 46.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.7%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−88.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beach Haven, New Jersey?

Beach Haven, New Jersey has about 1,027 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Beach Haven, New Jersey earns about $105,417 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 $784,100, and the typical rent is about $1,250 a month.

How educated are people in Beach Haven, New Jersey?

About 61.0% 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 8.6% 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 448 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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

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