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Lavallette

New Jersey · 1,787 residents · 0.816 sq mi
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Lavallette is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,139. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 878 residents. 55% 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 $760,900. With a median age of 62.4, 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 62.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,787
−33%since 2000
from 2,665 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,190 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 3,266 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
62.4
+11%since 2000
from 56.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Lavallette
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,139
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,846 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,321
+114%since 2000
from $28,588 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.5%
+29.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services15.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing13.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$760,900
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $317,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
16.9% rent
Afford Score
8.4
+17%since 2000
from 7.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(2,591)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(43)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score5%(134)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(1,657)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(60)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other1.4%(26)
Diversity Score13.7%(245)
Diversity Score
14
+173%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.9%
+28.4 ptssince 2000
from 26.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.8%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.2 min
+49%since 2000
from 25.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 49.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
55.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
−93.3 ptssince 2013
from 95.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lavallette, New Jersey?

Lavallette, New Jersey has about 1,787 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lavallette, New Jersey earns about $90,139 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lavallette, New Jersey expensive?

In Lavallette, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $760,900.

How educated are people in Lavallette, New Jersey?

About 54.9% of adults age 25 and over in Lavallette, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lavallette, New Jersey?

About 3.1% of people in Lavallette, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lavallette, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Lavallette, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 512 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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

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