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Island Heights

New Jersey · 1,650 residents · 0.609 sq mi
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Island Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,789. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $411,700. With a median age of 51.6, 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 51.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,650
−6%since 2000
from 1,751 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,709 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 2,875 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.6
+20%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Island Heights
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,789
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,899
+85%since 2000
from $26,975 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
63.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$411,700
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $168,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,563
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $830 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
14.1% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+65%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(1,487)
Black0.5%(8)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(55)
Asian0.8%(14)
Other7.8%(129)
Diversity Score27.7%(458)
Diversity Score
28
+426%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.8%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 33.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+45%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.1%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−91.1 ptssince 2013
from 93.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Island Heights, New Jersey?

Island Heights, New Jersey has about 1,650 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Island Heights, New Jersey earns about $90,789 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 $411,700, and the typical rent is about $1,563 a month.

How educated are people in Island Heights, New Jersey?

About 48.8% 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 0.1% 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 180 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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