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Manahawkin

New Jersey · 2,413 residents · 1.845 sq mi
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Manahawkin has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,815. Population has grown 20% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $317,000. With a median age of 44.0, 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 44.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,413
+20%since 2000
from 2,004 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,308 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 1,086 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.0
+8%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Manahawkin
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,815
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,663 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,418
+81%since 2000
from $22,875 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.2%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$317,000
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $148,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,214
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $675 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.7%
−14.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
30.3% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+77%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(1,914)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(38)
Asian1.4%(29)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.4%(167)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(1,903)
Black1%(25)
Hispanic / Latino16%(387)
Asian1.4%(33)
Other0.7%(16)
Diversity Score40.6%(980)
Diversity Score
41
+386%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.7%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+72%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 70.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.6%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
53.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
9.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−72.6 ptssince 2013
from 80.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manahawkin, New Jersey?

Manahawkin, New Jersey has about 2,413 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Manahawkin, New Jersey earns about $71,815 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Manahawkin, New Jersey expensive?

In Manahawkin, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $317,000, and the typical rent is about $1,214 a month.

How educated are people in Manahawkin, New Jersey?

About 30.7% of adults age 25 and over in Manahawkin, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Manahawkin, New Jersey?

About 9.9% of people in Manahawkin, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Manahawkin, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Manahawkin, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 817 residents, a change of about 51 percent over that period.

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

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