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Manasquan

New Jersey · 5,954 residents (2025 est.) · 1.38 sq mi
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#269Most expensive homesof 6,786$988,100#318Most educatedof 6,82671.2%
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Manasquan is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $142,944. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $988,100. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
71% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 107%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,922
−6%since 2000
from 6,310 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,291 / sq mi
−6%since 2009
from 4,543 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
48.3
+24%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,954 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Manasquan
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.5%(206)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.9%(173)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.3%(491)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.9%(409)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.8%(344)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.3%(490)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 446.5%(387)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5419.8%(1,173)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6417.9%(1,060)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.3%(786)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.2%(310)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.6%(93)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$142,944
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,079 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$90,603
+175%since 2000
from $32,898 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.0%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.512
+4%since 2010
from 0.494 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11%
US avg: 4.8%
Information8.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$988,100
+107%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $262,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,030
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $808 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.9%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
16.1% rent
Vacancy rate
24.1%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.1%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.9
−2%since 2009
from 7.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
66
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Manasquan on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(5,943)
Black0.4%(25)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(283)
Asian0.4%(28)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(5,404)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(257)
Asian0.8%(46)
Other3.6%(213)
Diversity Score
21
+1467%since 2009
from 1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2%(119)
Chilean1.3%(78)
Cuban0.8%(46)
Ecuadorian0.1%(8)
Dominican0.1%(6)
Asian origin
Chinese0.5%(29)
Korean0.3%(17)
Ancestry
Irish39.4%(2,331)
Italian28.6%(1,696)
German15.3%(906)
Polish8.1%(479)
English6.8%(403)
American5.5%(328)
Scottish3.9%(228)
Dutch1.6%(93)
Russian1.3%(78)
Slovak1.2%(71)
Hungarian0.8%(49)
Scotch-Irish0.7%(41)
+ 19 more ancestry groups with data
Israeli0.6%(33)
Portuguese0.5%(32)
Arab0.5%(27)
Ukrainian0.4%(24)
Brazilian0.4%(22)
Norwegian0.4%(22)
Canadian0.3%(18)
Welsh0.3%(15)
French0.2%(14)
Swiss0.2%(13)
Lithuanian0.2%(11)
Syrian0.2%(10)
British0.2%(10)
Egyptian0.2%(9)
Moroccan0.1%(8)
Swedish0.1%(8)
Belgian0.1%(6)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest German population · Largest Polish population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
71.2%
+30.8 ptssince 2000
from 40.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.2%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.3 min
+35%since 2000
from 25.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.4%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−45.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2012
from 8.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−90.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.0%
+10.4 ptssince 2017
from 87.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2016
from 91.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married36.4%(936)
Married54.6%(1,406)
Widowed0.7%(17)
Divorced8.4%(215)
Women 15+
Never married29.3%(727)
Married54.5%(1,351)
Widowed5.9%(146)
Divorced10.3%(254)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manasquan, New Jersey?

Manasquan, New Jersey has about 5,922 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Manasquan, New Jersey earns about $142,944 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Manasquan, New Jersey expensive?

In Manasquan, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $988,100, and the typical rent is about $2,030 a month.

How educated are people in Manasquan, New Jersey?

About 71.2% of adults age 25 and over in Manasquan, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Manasquan, New Jersey?

About 3.0% of people in Manasquan, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Manasquan, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Manasquan, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 553 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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