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Belmar

New Jersey · 5,794 residents · 1.045 sq mi
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Belmar is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,928. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $472,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 112%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,794
−4%since 2000
from 6,045 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,544 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 5,785 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.9
+9%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,928
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,896 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,223
+20%since 2000
from $29,456 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$472,300
+112%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $176,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,225
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $779 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.1%
−14.3 ptssince 2000
from 47.5% in 2000
50.9% rent
Vacancy rate
31.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.9
+101%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(5,274)
Black3.3%(200)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(414)
Asian1%(61)
Other0%
Diversity Score26%(1,572)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78%(4,520)
Black3.2%(184)
Hispanic / Latino16.8%(971)
Asian0.9%(52)
Other0.1%(7)
Diversity Score43.6%(2,526)
Diversity Score
44
+68%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 34.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
−1%since 2000
from 25.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
6.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.5%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
16.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belmar, New Jersey?

Belmar, New Jersey has about 5,794 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Belmar, New Jersey?

The typical household in Belmar, New Jersey earns about $59,928 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Belmar, New Jersey expensive?

In Belmar, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $472,300, and the typical rent is about $1,225 a month.

How educated are people in Belmar, New Jersey?

About 33.4% of adults age 25 and over in Belmar, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Belmar, New Jersey?

About 12.8% of people in Belmar, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Belmar, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Belmar, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 83 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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