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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Point Pleasant Beach

New Jersey · 5,314 residents · 1.424 sq mi
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Point Pleasant Beach is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,105. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $225,600. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,314
+4%since 1990
from 5,112 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,732 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 3,590 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.6
+7%since 1990
from 39.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Point Pleasant Beach
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,105
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,799 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$27,853
+68%since 1990
from $16,542 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.1%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 5.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$225,600
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $194,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$777
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $695 in 1990
US average: $602
62.9%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 60.7% in 1990
37.1% rent
4.4
−21%since 1990
from 5.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(4,993)
Black1.6%(84)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(123)
Asian0.4%(20)
Diversity Score11.2%(572)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(4,960)
Black0.5%(27)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(234)
Asian1%(54)
Diversity Score14.2%(756)
14
+27%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

34.1%
+14.4 ptssince 1990
from 19.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.1%
+8.1 ptssince 1990
from 78.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
11.6%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.0 min
+28%since 1990
from 22.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey?

Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey has about 5,314 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey?

The typical household in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey earns about $51,105 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey expensive?

In Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $225,600, and the typical rent is about $777 a month.

How educated are people in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey?

About 34.1% of adults age 25 and over in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey?

About 6.1% of people in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 202 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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