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Point Pleasant Beach

New Jersey · 4,766 residents · 1.424 sq mi
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Point Pleasant Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $104,034. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 68% 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 $583,100. With a median age of 50.2, 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 50.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
68% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,766
−10%since 2000
from 5,314 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,347 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 3,732 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.2
+18%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Point Pleasant Beach
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,034
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,105 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$64,106
+130%since 2000
from $27,853 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
69.6%
+36.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$583,100
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $225,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,469
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $777 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
34.2% rent
Afford Score
5.6
+27%since 2000
from 4.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(4,960)
Black0.5%(27)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(234)
Asian1%(54)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.2%(756)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(4,084)
Black0.6%(28)
Hispanic / Latino10%(475)
Asian1.2%(57)
Other2.2%(106)
Diversity Score31.3%(1,490)
Diversity Score
31
+120%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
68.1%
+34.0 ptssince 2000
from 34.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.3 min
+22%since 2000
from 29.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.8%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 69.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.0%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
8.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−90.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey has about 4,766 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey earns about $104,034 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 $583,100, and the typical rent is about $1,469 a month.

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

About 68.1% 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 8.2% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 346 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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