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Brigantine

New Jersey · 7,658 residents (2025 est.) · 6.523 sq mi
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Brigantine is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,250. Population has fallen 39% since 2000, a loss of 4,920 residents. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $524,800. With a median age of 60.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 101%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,674
−39%since 2000
from 12,594 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,176 / sq mi
−39%since 2000
from 1,931 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
60.6
+49%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,658 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7K9K10K12K13K1990201020202024Brigantine
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,250
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,639 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$68,635
+187%since 2000
from $23,950 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.2%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.481
+15%since 2010
from 0.418 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$524,800
+101%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $143,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,517
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $792 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.8%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
23.2% rent
Vacancy rate
57.5%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.8%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
+68%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(10,014)
Black3.4%(432)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(1,185)
Asian5.7%(717)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.1%(5,171)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85%(6,523)
Black1.5%(112)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(412)
Asian6.2%(475)
Other2%(152)
Diversity Score33.8%(2,591)
Diversity Score
34
−18%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.3%
+23.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.9%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+67%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.5%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.4%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 64.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.8%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
56.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2012
from 9.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−85.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.8%
+16.5 ptssince 2017
from 78.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 85.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2016
from 7.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brigantine, New Jersey?

Brigantine, New Jersey has about 7,674 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Brigantine, New Jersey earns about $97,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brigantine, New Jersey expensive?

In Brigantine, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $524,800, and the typical rent is about $1,517 a month.

How educated are people in Brigantine, New Jersey?

About 47.3% of adults age 25 and over in Brigantine, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brigantine, New Jersey?

About 9.4% of people in Brigantine, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brigantine, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Brigantine, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,680 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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