CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Point Pleasant

New Jersey · 18,392 residents · 3.491 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the New York metro area
Compare
The short version

Point Pleasant is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $78,521. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $382,800. With a median age of 43.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 89%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,392
−5%since 2000
from 19,306 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,268 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 5,530 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.0
+9%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K19K19K20K20K1990201020202024Point Pleasant
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,521
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,987 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,596
+42%since 2000
from $25,715 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
52.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$382,800
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $159,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,219
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $859 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
59.6%
−20.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
19.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.9
+71%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Point Pleasant on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(18,556)
Black0.2%(47)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(465)
Asian0.5%(103)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.8%(1,508)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(17,133)
Black0.3%(56)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(935)
Asian0.7%(129)
Other0.5%(88)
Diversity Score15.6%(2,868)
Diversity Score
16
+100%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 27.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+17%since 2000
from 24.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.6%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Point Pleasant

Palm Valley
Pop 19,796
Minneola
Pop 21,064
Country Walk
Pop 19,291
Glasgow
Pop 15,546
Places similar to Point Pleasant
Head to head

Compare Point Pleasant to nearby cities

POINT PLEASANT VS
Lakewood
Income$56,968−27%
Home value$715,500+87%
Population69,585+253%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
POINT PLEASANT VS
Toms River
Income$100,137+28%
Home value$403,600+5%
Population94,956+382%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
POINT PLEASANT VS
Asbury Park
Income$75,544−4%
Home value$581,100+52%
Population15,632−21%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
POINT PLEASANT VS
Pine Lake Park
Income$91,813+17%
Home value$414,700+8%
Population9,795−50%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Point Pleasant, New Jersey?

Point Pleasant, New Jersey has about 18,392 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Point Pleasant, New Jersey earns about $78,521 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Point Pleasant, New Jersey expensive?

In Point Pleasant, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $382,800, and the typical rent is about $1,219 a month.

How educated are people in Point Pleasant, New Jersey?

About 34.2% of adults age 25 and over in Point Pleasant, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 3.6% of people in Point Pleasant, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Point Pleasant, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Point Pleasant, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 215 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
New Jersey
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Point Pleasant with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →