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CITY · 2010 ACS

Manasquan

New Jersey · 5,897 residents · 1.38 sq mi
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Manasquan is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,525. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $665,000. With a median age of 43.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 25% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 100%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,897
−7%since 2000
from 6,310 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
43.5
+12%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Manasquan
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 54.7%(278)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 96.7%(395)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 147.4%(437)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 196.4%(375)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 244.5%(266)
US avg: 7%
25 to 349.9%(582)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4412.8%(752)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5416.5%(971)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6414.9%(877)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 749%(529)
US avg: 7%
75 to 845.4%(317)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over2%(118)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,525
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,079 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,068
+55%since 2000
from $32,898 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
53.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.494
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$665,000
+100%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $262,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,139
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $808 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.7%
−22.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
27.2% rent
Vacancy rate
31.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.6
+8%since 2009
from 7.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(5,943)
Black0.4%(25)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(283)
Asian0.4%(28)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(5,405)
Black0.2%(14)
Hispanic / Latino7%(414)
Asian0.6%(36)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Dominican0.2%(13)
Ancestry
Irish40%(2,392)
German24.4%(1,456)
Italian16.7%(997)
English16.1%(962)
Polish7.6%(457)
American5.1%(303)
Scottish4%(237)
Dutch3.2%(191)
Scotch-Irish3.1%(188)
French1.9%(116)
Arab1.8%(109)
Welsh1.7%(100)
+ 19 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish1.2%(72)
Czech0.8%(46)
Norwegian0.5%(27)
Slovak0.5%(27)
Hungarian0.4%(25)
Lebanese0.4%(23)
Portuguese0.4%(23)
Danish0.4%(21)
Austrian0.3%(15)
Russian0.2%(14)
Belgian0.2%(13)
Brazilian0.2%(13)
Canadian0.2%(13)
Greek0.2%(13)
Romanian0.2%(13)
British0.2%(12)
Croatian0.2%(12)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest English population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 40.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+9%since 2000
from 25.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.2%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.8%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
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)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manasquan, New Jersey?

Manasquan, New Jersey has about 5,897 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Manasquan, New Jersey earns about $87,525 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 $665,000, and the typical rent is about $1,139 a month.

How educated are people in Manasquan, New Jersey?

About 45.4% 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 5.0% 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 528 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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