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Bradley Beach

New Jersey · 4,282 residents · 0.61 sq mi
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Bradley Beach is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,452. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $665,900. With a median age of 47.7, 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 47.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 173%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,282
−11%since 2000
from 4,793 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,020 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 7,857 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.7
+29%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Bradley Beach
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,452
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,878 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,574
+130%since 2000
from $25,438 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.8%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services6.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
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
$665,900
+173%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $162,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,427
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $729 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
42.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 42.1% in 2000
57.2% rent
Afford Score
8.5
+114%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(3,851)
Black3.5%(167)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(615)
Asian1.4%(69)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.8%(1,861)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.8%(3,119)
Black1.9%(82)
Hispanic / Latino20.6%(880)
Asian1.3%(57)
Other4%(171)
Diversity Score54%(2,314)
Diversity Score
54
+39%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.1%
+32.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
27.1%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
+37%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.5%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.3%
−9.4 ptssince 2011
from 74.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
58.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
13.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−74.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bradley Beach, New Jersey?

Bradley Beach, New Jersey has about 4,282 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bradley Beach, New Jersey earns about $78,452 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bradley Beach, New Jersey expensive?

In Bradley Beach, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $665,900, and the typical rent is about $1,427 a month.

How educated are people in Bradley Beach, New Jersey?

About 58.1% of adults age 25 and over in Bradley Beach, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bradley Beach, New Jersey?

About 8.5% of people in Bradley Beach, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bradley Beach, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Bradley Beach, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 193 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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