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Harvey Cedars

New Jersey · 404 residents (2025 est.) · 0.561 sq mi
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Harvey Cedars is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $146,250. Population has grown 36% since 2000. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $1,224,400. With a median age of 64.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 64.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
487
+36%since 2000
from 359 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
868 / sq mi
+36%since 2000
from 640 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
64.2
+20%since 2000
from 53.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:404 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3133844555265971990201020202024Harvey Cedars
2024487
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$146,250
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$127,886
+248%since 2000
from $36,757 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.584
+15%since 2010
from 0.508 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services21.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Information6.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,224,400
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $422,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.1%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
4.9% rent
Vacancy rate
79.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.4
+23%since 2000
from 6.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(342)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(13)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.8%(39)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(452)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(6)
Asian1.8%(9)
Other3.9%(19)
Diversity Score17.1%(83)
Diversity Score
17
+59%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.6%
+26.5 ptssince 2000
from 46.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 95.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
37.6%
+23.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+87%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.8%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
30.1%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 45.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
70.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 9.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.6%
−92.8 ptssince 2013
from 93.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2017
from 88.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 95.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harvey Cedars, New Jersey?

Harvey Cedars, New Jersey has about 487 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harvey Cedars, New Jersey?

The typical household in Harvey Cedars, New Jersey earns about $146,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harvey Cedars, New Jersey expensive?

In Harvey Cedars, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $1,224,400.

How educated are people in Harvey Cedars, New Jersey?

About 72.6% of adults age 25 and over in Harvey Cedars, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harvey Cedars, New Jersey?

About 5.1% of people in Harvey Cedars, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harvey Cedars, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Harvey Cedars, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 131 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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

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