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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Island Heights

New Jersey · 1,470 residents · 0.609 sq mi
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Island Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $40,208. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 281 residents. Median home value is $151,000. With a median age of 38.1, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.1
US median: 33.0
More educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,470
−16%vs 2000
vs 1,751 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,414 / sq mi
−16%vs 2000
vs 2,875 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.1
−11%vs 2000
vs 43.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Island Heights
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,208
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $61,125 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$17,657
−35%vs 2000
vs $26,975 in 2000
US average: $14,340
6.3%
+2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$151,000
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $168,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$727
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $830 in 2000
US average: $450
85.3%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.4% in 2000
14.7% rent
3.8
+36%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(1,689)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(24)
Asian0.6%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(92)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(1,466)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(4)
Diversity Score4.9%(72)
5
−7%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

27.9%
−5.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 33.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
82.1%
−8.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
10.5%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.8 min
+4%vs 2000
vs 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Island Heights, New Jersey?

Island Heights, New Jersey has about 1,470 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Island Heights, New Jersey?

The typical household in Island Heights, New Jersey earns about $40,208 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Island Heights, New Jersey expensive?

In Island Heights, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $151,000, and the typical rent is about $727 a month.

How educated are people in Island Heights, New Jersey?

About 27.9% of adults age 25 and over in Island Heights, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Island Heights, New Jersey?

About 6.3% of people in Island Heights, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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

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