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Brigantine

New Jersey · 7,716 residents · 6.523 sq mi
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Brigantine is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,329. Population has fallen 39% since 2000, a loss of 4,878 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $362,100. With a median age of 56.8, 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 56.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,716
−39%since 2000
from 12,594 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,183 / sq mi
−39%since 2000
from 1,931 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.8
+40%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K9K10K12K13K1990201020202024Brigantine
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,329
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,639 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,702
+108%since 2000
from $23,950 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$362,100
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $143,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,300
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $792 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
31.4% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+50%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(6,448)
Black2%(155)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(488)
Asian5%(385)
Other2.6%(201)
Diversity Score35.9%(2,767)
Diversity Score
36
−13%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.3%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+94%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 64.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.3%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
56.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−84.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brigantine, New Jersey?

Brigantine, New Jersey has about 7,716 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Brigantine, New Jersey earns about $75,329 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 $362,100, and the typical rent is about $1,300 a month.

How educated are people in Brigantine, New Jersey?

About 38.3% 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 10.1% 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 3,638 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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