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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Island Heights

New Jersey · 1,751 residents · 0.609 sq mi
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Island Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $61,125. Population has grown 19% since 1990. Median home value is $168,200. With a median age of 43.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,751
+19%since 1990
from 1,470 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,875 / sq mi
+19%since 1990
from 2,414 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
43.0
+13%since 1990
from 38.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Island Heights
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,125
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,208 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,975
+53%since 1990
from $17,657 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
4.1%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 6.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,200
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $151,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$830
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $727 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
87.4%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 85.3% in 1990
12.6% rent
Afford Score
2.8
−27%since 1990
from 3.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.4%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 27.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.8%
+8.7 ptssince 1990
from 82.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
12.8%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 10.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
−4%since 1990
from 21.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Island Heights, New Jersey?

Island Heights, New Jersey has about 1,751 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Island Heights, New Jersey earns about $61,125 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 $168,200, and the typical rent is about $830 a month.

How educated are people in Island Heights, New Jersey?

About 33.4% 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 4.1% of people in Island Heights, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Island Heights, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Island Heights, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 281 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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